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A partial payment made as part of the purchase price to bind a contract for property.

A structure, which uses soil to reduce heat loss (or gain).

An area of a piece of property given rights to another for the purpose of placing power lines, drains, and other specified uses.

A softwood similar to spruce in its general characteristics. Used for siding, moldings, and general construction.

Vent opening located in the soffit under the eaves of a house to allow the passage of air through the attic and out the roof vents.

The lower portion of the roof that overhangs the wall.

A means of exiting the home. An egress window is required in every bedroom and basement.

Refers to the high-voltage electrical system's first point of entry into a home beyond the meter.

The exterior view of a home design that shows the position of the house relative to the grade of the land.

An extension or wing of a building at right angles to the main section.

Method of construction or building practice by which less energy is used or consumed to produce the same level of energy service. 2. Materials, appliances, or other items designed to reduce consumption of energy while providing a specific energy output.

The market value less any loans against a property.

An agreement in which the parties deposit money and/or legal documents with a third party who handles the transaction.

Door hardware, which accommodates the knob and keyhole.

A cavity or pit produced by digging the earth in preparation for construction.

A bituminous fiber strip used to separate blocks or units of concrete to prevent cracking due to expansion as a result of temperature changes.

A type of soil, which swells when wet and produces very high-pressure against underground walls.