Real Estate Terms - F

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Federal Reserve System

A government agency, commonly referred to as the Fed, which consists of a 12 branches, and approximately 6,000 member banks. Its primary purpose is to control the supply of money.

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Fee Simple

Ownership of real property without any limitation, so that it can be sold, left at will, or inherited.

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Fiduciary

A person in a position of trust and confidence, as between principal and broker. The broker as a fiduciary owes loyalty and other duties to the principal.

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First Mortgage

A mortgage having priority over all other voluntary liens against a specific property.

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Fixed-Rate Mortgage

A mortgage loan wherein the rate oi interest charged the borrower remains constant over the loan term.

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Foreclosure

Procedure in which property pledged as security for a debt is sold at public auction to pay the debt after a default in payment and terms.

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Free and Clear

Subject to no liens, especially voluntary liens

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Front Footage

(1) The linear measurement along the front of a parcel of land. (2) The portion of the parcel that fronts the street or walkway.

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