The transfer of the title of land from one person to the preceding owner.

An employee of local government whose role is to keep records of all real estate transactions in their area.

The filing of a real estate transaction with the appropriate government agent.

The expenses that a property owner can expect year after year.

A period of time established by law in mortgage states during which a property owner has the right to repurchase or recover his or her real property following a foreclosure.

The paying off of an existing mortgage loan obligation by extending or renewing existing financing.

The action taken to correct an error in any legal document.

A contract that one insurer makes with another to protect itself wholly or partially against loss.

Insurance that protects a landlord against loss of any rent.

A reference to a type of property namely housing in general.