A loan that finances the three major phases of a land development project: (i) acquisition, (ii) development and (iii) construction. …
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Acre
An imperial measure for land. Equals 43,560 square feet; 4,047 square meters; or 0.047 hectares. A measurement of land equal to 43,560 square feet. The (English) acre is a unit of area equal to …
Acre-Foot
The volume of material needed to cover an acre of land one foot deep. …
Act Of God
When used in insurance policies, an event caused by natural forces such as rain, lightning, floods or earthquakes which results in damage to property or chattels. …
Action To Quiet Title
A legal proceeding begun for the purpose of settling competing claims to property and establishing clear legal title in one party. …
Active Solar System
A system that utilizes electric pumps or fans to transfer solar energy for storage or direct use. …