Real Estate Insurance and Zoning
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If a property is located in a federally designated flood area, which type of insurance compensates for physical property damage as a result of flooding?

  • Earthquake Insurance
  • Flood Insurance (correct)
  • Homeowners Insurance
  • Auto Insurance
  • What effect can careful zoning have on property values?

    Increased property value

    A reconveyance deed is used in connection with what?

    A trust deed sale

    What is a type of ownership where individuals own their building or unit, but common areas are owned jointly?

    <p>Planned unit development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If George has an 85% interest in a property while Ernie has a 15% interest, which right is equal?

    <p>Possession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discriminatory access to multiple listing services is prohibited by which act?

    <p>The Federal Fair Housing Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a borrower with an adjustable-rate mortgage makes a payment that defers the interest, what is this called?

    <p>Negative amortization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is it called when a party requests the court to order another party to complete a sale?

    <p>Specific performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if Mr. Kite lists a property for sale but does not authorize his agent to accept any deposits?

    <p>The broker can accept the deposit as the buyer's agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'back' or 'bottom' ratio include?

    <p>Housing costs as well as all other monthly debt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a valid homestead claim?

    <p>Reside on the property and sign a claiming statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for determining the value of an investment property?

    <p>Net operating income divided by capitalization rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If one party cannot fulfill a contract, what can the victim party claim?

    <p>Defaulted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many acres are in a section?

    <p>640</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ingress or egress means the right to what?

    <p>Enter or leave designated premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Flood Insurance

    • Flood insurance is mandatory for properties in federally designated flood areas.
    • It compensates for physical damage to property due to flooding.

    Zoning and Property Values

    • Careful zoning can enhance property values based on the Principle of Conformity.

    Reconveyance Deed

    • A reconveyance deed is utilized in trust deed sales when a loan is fully paid.
    • It is executed by a trustee to the trustor.

    Planned Unit Development (PUD)

    • In a PUD, individuals own their building or unit outright.
    • Common areas are jointly owned by all development members, differing from condominiums which have undivided interests.

    Rights of Possession

    • All owners of a property, regardless of ownership percentage, have equal rights of possession.

    Fair Housing

    • The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in access to multiple listing services.

    Negative Amortization

    • Occurs when payments on an adjustable-rate mortgage do not cover the interest, causing the principal balance to increase.

    Specific Performance

    • Legal action where a buyer can compel the completion of a sale when a seller refuses to sell after a written contract is formed.

    Broker Duties

    • If a broker accepts a deposit on behalf of a buyer without seller authorization, the broker must retain it as the buyer's agent under the Law of Agency.

    Back Ratio

    • The "back" or "bottom" ratio includes total housing costs and all other monthly debts.

    Homestead

    • A valid homestead claim requires the individual to reside on the property and sign a claiming statement.

    Investment Property Valuation

    • Calculated by dividing net operating income by the capitalization rate.

    Contract Default

    • If one party fails to fulfill the contract terms, the other party can claim that the first party defaulted.

    Land Measurement

    • One section of land encompasses 640 acres.

    Ingress and Egress

    • Refers to the legal right to enter or exit designated premises.

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