An opinion of the value of a property at a given point in time. Lenders require an independent assessment of the value of the home you are buying before agreeing to finance the purchase. …
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
A law passed in 1990 that outlaws discrimination against a person with a disability in housing, public accommodations, employment, government services, transportation and telecommunications. …
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Amortization Tables
Mathematical tables that lenders use to calculate a borrower's monthly payment. …
Amperage
The strength of an electrical current. …
A-Frame Design
An interior style that features a steeply peaked roofline and a ceiling that is open to the top rafters. …
Air Handler
Short for air-handling unit, the blower equipment in a furnace, heat pump, or similar appliance designed for circulating heated or cooled air through a central heating system. …