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blighted area

Financial services; Real estate investment

A blighted area is a declining area in which real property values are seriously affected by destructive economic forces. These forces include property usages not compatible with existing uses, the ...

breakeven point

Financial services; Real estate investment

In investment analysis, the breakeven point is the level of gross income that must be met to cover the annual expenses and debt service. It is expressed as a percentage of the gross income. It ...

building residual technique

Financial services; Real estate investment

The building residual technique is a capitalization method in which a value for the land is assumed in determining the value of property.

building-to-land ratio

Financial services; Real estate investment

Building-to-land ratio is the ratio of the value of the building to the value of the land. Real property with a low "building-to-land ratio" may not be the highest and best use of the property.

calendar year

Financial services; Real estate investment

The calendar year is the twelve months beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.

capital asset

Financial services; Real estate investment

As a real estate term, capital asset means property of a permanent nature which is used in the production of an income. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment. As an accounting ...