All agents are NOT alike! Find out why we are top real estate experts. Call us: 503-706-9187.

Automated E-mails with All RMLS Listings!!
Get every Listing in RMLS that matches your features and price range.
Find Out More >
View All Offers >

Treated like Million Dollar Customers
Your expertadvice & experience are priceless.
Kirk & Amy Wesson, West Linn
Read Quote >
View All Quotes >

Compare three mortgages at one time. Download TripleCalc now. It's free.

Find Out More >
Download Now >

Real Estate Dictionary: Portland, Lake Oswego and Tigard/Tualatin Oregon home buying, real estate listings, and homes for sale in Clackamas County, OR

Welcome > Resources > Real Estate Dictionary - A

Underwriting	The process of analyzing a borrower's capability to honor repayment of a loan (evaluating his or her credit, assets, employment) along with the value of the property being purchased, to help minimize the risk involved for the party lending the purchase money
Unilateral contract	A one-sided contract in which only one party is legally under obligation by the terms of the contract; one party promises an action to the second party, who is not legally required to respond, but if the second part does comply, then the first party is obligated to honor the promise made
Unsecured loan	A loan that is not guaranteed by collateral
Usury	The act of charging more than the maximum rate of interest permitted by law

Did We Miss the Word YOU Are Looking For?

Is there a real estate word that we failed to explain here in our dictionary for homebuyers and sellers? Let us be your personal real estate dictionary! We'll send a brief explanation of any word or term that you encounter when buying and selling property.

Do you have a suggestion of a real estate word that should be included? Let us know! We always appreciate feedback.

Do any of these definitions raise questions for you? Didn't find the word you're looking for? Let us know! We're happy to answer ANY questions. It's our job! There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...

	About You
* Your Name:
* Your Email Address:
Your Street Address:
City:
State:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone:
	Additional Info
Ask Your Question Here!
Send Latest Listings:
Send Latest News:

*Please note that fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Quick Response Guarantee >
We Guarantee Your Privacy >
Free & Without Obligation >

Bell Heating
Heating & Cooling
Find Out More >
View All Affiliates >

Linda Quinn & The Quintessential Team, REALTORŽ, real estate agents and broker for Portland, Lake Oswego and Tigard/Tualatin Oregon home listings, property and land for sale - Best Image Agent(s)

Linda Quinn
Keller Williams Realty
17700 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97224
Office: 503-726-8617
Cell: 503-706-9187
Fax: 503-336-7501
Email: lindaquinn@NUMBER1EXPERT.com
Linda Quinn has successfully represented buyers and sellers in the Portland Metropolitan Area since l976. She has earned the designations of Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Certified Distressed Property Expert & Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).

Less than 5% of the Realtors nationwide qualify for these designations. Selling and closing over 1,000's homes in her career she is a Principle Broker and closes an average of one house every 8 days

Linda was recognized as one of the top 15 brokers at her last brokerage firm in 2006. In July 2007 she moved her license over to Keller Williams Realty Portland Premier where she represents you with expertise, education and experience. She was recognized in 2010 as one of the top 25 in the NW Region of the United States for her sales.She & her team are successfully closing 90% of the short sales she is involved in & helping sellers avoid foreclosure. She is in business to be an indispensable asset to her clients before, during and after closing.

www.PortlandOregonRealestateforyou.com is brought to you by Linda Quinn & The Quintessential Team
Best Image Agent(s)™ for Portland real estate OR, Lake Oswego real estate and Tigard/Tualatin real estate, Oregon, luxury homes, relocation

Read our Privacy Guarantee, Terms of Service, and Free & Without Obligation Pledge