An adjustable mortgage with two interest rates: one for the first five or seven years of the loan, and the other for the remainder of the loan term. …
U-Value
The amount of heat a door or window conducts between the inside air and the environment. …
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Also known as HUD. A federal agency that oversees the Federal Housing Administration and a variety of housing and community development programs. …
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Unbundled Real Estate Services
Real estate services not bound together, but purchase transaction at a time. …
Underlayment
A layer of wood between the subfloor and the floor. …
Underwriters’ Knot
An Underwriters' Knot, also known as an Electrician's Knot, is a type of knot used primarily in electrical wiring. It is designed to prevent the wires from being pulled out of their fittings or …