real estate
Definition
A piece of land, including the air above it and the ground below it, and any buildings or structures on it. also called realty.
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personal property, abandonment option, abeyance, title, asset class, REIT, capital asset, fixed asset, closing statement, mortgage, REMIC, commercial property, economic rent, income property, passive income, listing, exclusive listing, illiquid, non-financial asset, right of redemption, tenancy, time-sharing, real estate owned
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