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Joint Tenancy
Ownership by two or more people that gives equal shares of a piece of property. Rights pass to the surviving owner or owners.
Jumbo Loan
Loans that exceed limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The current limit for a single family unit in the continental United States is $252,700. For Alaska, Hawaii, and the Virgin Islands, it's $360,000.
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Kick-Out Clause
A clause in a sales contract that allows a seller to accept one buyer's contingent offer, then back out without penalty if a second buyer makes a better offer.
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