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Real estate, or immovable property, is a legal term (in some jurisdictions) that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings. Real estate (immovable property) is often considered synonymous with real property (also sometimes called realty), in contrast with personal property (also sometimes called chattel or personalty). However, for technical purposes, some people prefer to distinguish real estate, referring to the land and fixtures themselves, from real property, referring to ownership rights over real estate.
The terms real estate and real property are used primarily in common law, while civil law jurisdictions refer instead to immovable property. Property law, the area of the common law that governs real property, differs from contract law in that it focuses primarily on rights that one person holds over all other people, as opposed to specific individuals.
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In recent years, many economists have recognized that the lack of effective real estate laws can be a significant barrier to investment in many developing countries. In most societies, rich or poor, a significant fraction of the total wealth is in the form of land and buildings. In most advanced economies, the main source of capital used by individuals and small companies to purchase and improve land and buildings is mortgages -- bank loans for which the real property itself constitutes collateral. Banks are willing to make such loans at favorable rates in large part because if the borrower does not make payments the lender can foreclose, that is, file a court action that lets them take the property and sell it to get their money back. However, in many developing countries, there is no effective means by which a lender could foreclose, so the mortgage loan industry as such either does not exist at all or is only available to members of privileged social classes. More on [ Real estate ]
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Smith - Commercial real estate firm specializing in investment property transactions, including industrial property, apartments, hotels, and resorts, as well as leasing and property management. Includes list of services, listings and office locations.
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B.C. Apartment Owners and Managers Association - Landlord organization promoting residential rental housing in British Columbia, Canada. Classified rental housing ads.
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BC Apartment Buildings - Source for apartment building listings in British Columbia.
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BC Realty Match - Offers match services between property sellers and real estate agents, and between buyers and real estate brokers. Includes description of services and contact details.
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BC-Realty.com - A portal for home buyers, sellers, investors and realty professionals with property listings and forums.
Meta Description: [ BC-Realty.com- British Columbia real estate on the web. Home of BC Free Property Listings, BC Mortgage Consultants, BC Real Estate Resources Directory. ]
BC4Sale.ca - British Columbia homes for sale by owner.
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British Columbia Apartment Rental Guide - Membership-based search for rental properties throughout British Columbia.
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properties in British Columbia. ]
British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada - The association represents appraisers and offers education and professional development. Services, directories and contact details.
Meta Description: [ BCAAIC : The BC Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada supports, represents and promotes its members as leaders in providing professional advice and evaluation of real property, in response to the changing needs of clients, employers and society. ]
British Columbia Real Estate Association - Association representing real estate boards and their licensees on all provincial issues. Membership details, news releases, board of directors, and education on common issues.
Meta Description: [ The British Columbia Real Estate Association represents the interests of the Real Estate Boards and Associations and their licensees on all provincial issues. ]
Concert Properties Ltd. - Develops residential condominiums for sale, rental apartments, resort properties, seniors' residences, as well as industrial and commercial properties for lease and sale. Includes a corporate profile and a portfolio. Headquartered in Vancouver with offices in Kelowna and Toronto.
Meta Description: [ British Columbia real estate developer: home builder, condominiums, resort properties, commercial & industrial properties by Concert Properties. ]
Consumer Protection Guide - Published by the Homeowner Protection Office in 1999.
erealty.ca - Provides professional realtor tools including an MLS listing.
Meta Description: [ Sell your house, town home or condo on the MLS for 0.5% commission. erealty.ca has been listing and selling homes in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley and the throughout the entire province of BC since 2001 ]
Fastfind - New Home Finder - Clearing house for people seeking townhomes, condominiums, apartments.
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Pacific Condominium Association of BC - Provides resource materials, educational seminars, and workshops designed to assist strata condominium corporations. Liases with all levels of government on behalf of members, and assists councils in attaining high operational standards.
Meta Description: [ Non-profit organization which provides resource materials,
educational seminars and workshops designed to assist Strata condominium corporations. ]
Rent BC - Free online searchable database of houses and apartments for rent in British Columbia, Canada.
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RentalsBC.com - Search listings by city, postal code or managers. Includes articles and a forum.
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Solicitors Property of Canada Ltd. - Property listing service designed to help lawyers list, market, negotiate, sell, and transfer real estate in Canada.
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Sotheby's International Realty - Specializes in luxury residential, waterfront, ranch, and recreational properties. Includes a company profile and community information.
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