Focus Earth Glossary

A comprehensive collection of key terms and definitions you need to know

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Title
Legal term that refers to the ownership rights in a property.
Legal and Ownership Terms
Property Valuation
Easement
Legal right to use land for a specific purpose, such as for access or utilities, despite not being the owner.
Legal and Ownership Terms
Property Valuation
Encumbrance
Any claim, lien, or legal right on a property that may affect its transfer or sale.
Legal and Ownership Terms
Property Valuation
Zoning
Regulation of land use by local government, dictating how a property can be used (residential, commercial, industrial).
Legal and Ownership Terms
Property Valuation
Real Estate Market Cycle
Periodic fluctuations in the real estate market, typically moving through phases of expansion, peak, contraction, and recovery.
Market and Economic Terms
Property Valuation
Supply and Demand
Economic principle affecting real estate value based on the availability of properties and the demand for them.
Market and Economic Terms
Property Valuation
Appreciation
Increase in property value over time due to market conditions, improvements, or demand.
Market and Economic Terms
Property Valuation
Depreciation
Reduction in the value of a property due to physical wear, obsolescence, or market factors.
Market and Economic Terms
Property Valuation
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
https://www.usgbc.org/leed
Organizations
Organizations
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Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Basic Lighting Terms

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Traditional Lamps and Fixtures

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Design and Applications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Valuation

General

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Types of Valuation

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Income-Producing Property

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Financial and Investment

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Types and Classifications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Organizations

Organizations

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Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

LED Types

LED Types

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)
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