In terms of building construction, X-bracing refers to a system of bracing (supports) used in a building's structure to resist forces that may cause it to tilt or lean. This type of bracing, usually …
Yield on Cost
It is the annual dividend rate of a security divided by the average cost basis of the investments. It shows the dividend yield of the original investment. If the number of shares owned by the investor …
Yield Curve
This is a graph that plots the yields of similar-quality bonds against their maturities, ranging from shortest to longest. …
Yellow Water
This term refers to a situation in which a water source for a property is polluted or tainted, rendering it unfit for consumption. …
Year-to-Date (YTD)
Refers to the period extending from the beginning of the year to the present. In real estate, it's used in financial summaries to show changes in asset or liability amounts since the beginning of the …
Yuppie
An informal term used to refer to a young urban professional. …