roofing

Definition

The protective top layer of a building, or materials used to create it—essentially the difference between staying dry and renovating your furniture collection with water damage.

Example Usage

We need to replace the roofing before winter or we'll have leaks throughout the entire second floor.

Source: Construction and real estate terminology

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A single loan that covers multiple properties, popular with developers and investors who find getting individual mortgages tedious. It's the financial equivalent of buying in bulk, often with a release clause letting you sell properties individually.

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buyer broker agreement

A contract binding a buyer to an agent for a specific period, ensuring the agent gets paid even if the buyer tries to ghost them after months of work. It's basically a pre-nup for the house-hunting relationship.

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1031 exchange

A tax-deferral strategy allowing investors to sell a property and reinvest the proceeds into another 'like-kind' property without immediately paying capital gains taxes. It's the IRS-approved version of kicking the can down the road.

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cash-out refinance

When you refinance your mortgage for more than you owe and pocket the difference, essentially using your house as a personal ATM. It's a way to access home equity while simultaneously increasing your debt and monthly payment—what could go wrong?

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HOA

A Homeowners Association: a neighborhood government run by retired people with too much time and a passionate opinion about your mailbox color. They will fine you for having the wrong shade of beige on your front door.

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cosmetic rehab

Property improvements limited to aesthetic updates like paint, flooring, and fixtures without addressing structural or mechanical systems. It's the difference between a facelift and actual surgery.

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