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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Waiver

The relinquishing of a right

Warranty

A guarantee provided to the purchases regarding the quality of appliances or fixtures sold
Also a promise by the grantor of a piece of property that he or she is responsible to the buyer if the title of ownership is defect in any way

Warranty deed

A document conveying ownership of a property that guarantees a clear, clean title

Will

A written document stating how an individual chooses to have his or her property distributed after his or her death

Wraparound loan or Wraparound mortgage

A method of refinancing which covers the remaining balance on an existing first mortgage as well as the additional amount of loan being requested by the mortgagor; full payments covering both mortgages are made to the Wraparound mortgagee, who then forwards on the portion of payment due to the first mortgagee

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First Time Buyers >Getting Organized

Looking at homes can become overwhelming for many prospective buyers. The properties start to run together, and you have trouble remembering which homes you liked a lot and which ones you didn't. Real estate agents use a few tricks that can help you remember what you have seen.

Usually the real estate agent will give you a copy of the listing with all the pertinent information. Write down one distinctive feature on the listing sheet that will help you remember the house. Maybe the house had unusual moldings in the dining room, a red door, or unusual wallpaper. If the house was particularly interesting to you, put a big star on the top of the page to remind yourself that you would like to see it again or even perhaps make an offer. If there are features for which you have a strong preference, or if you eliminate a house from consideration for any reason, be sure to tell the agent why.

Communication between you and the real estate agent is key. This will save you a lot of time and effort in your search because the agent will show you only the homes that meet your particular needs.

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What was considered the world's tallest building one hundred years ago?

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, completed in 1889 and standing 984 feet tall, is still considered one of the world's greatest structures.
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