The illegal practice of denying an individual or group the right to buy or rent a home based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status. …
Housing Expense Ratio
The percentage of gross monthly income devoted to housing costs. …
HUD
Abbreviation of (the U.S. Department of) Housing and Urban Development, a federal agency that oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and a variety of housing and community development …
HUD-1 Uniform Settlement Statement
A closing statement or settlement sheet that outlines all closing costs on a real estate transaction or refinancing. …
Hugger
A type of ceiling fan that uses little vertical space. It is usually used in homes with low ceilings. …
Humidistat
Thermostat-like device that measures the amount of water vapor in the air and turns a humidifier or dehumidifier on and off accordingly. …