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U-Value | A measure of air-to-heat transmission (loss or gain) due to the thermal conductance and the difference in indoor and outdoor temperatures. As the U-value decreases, so does the amount of heat that is transferred through the glazing material. The lower the U-value, the more restrictive the fenestration product is to heat transfer. Reciprocal of R-value. |
U.S. Department. of Housing and Urban Development | A federal agency that oversees the Federal Housing Administration and a variety of housing and community development
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U.S. Department. of Housing and Urban Development | A federal agency that oversees the Federal Housing Administration and a variety of housing and community development
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UL (Underwriters' Laboratories) | An independent testing agency that checks electrical devices and other components for possible safety hazards. |
Ultraviolet | The invisible rays of the spectrum of light which are at its violet end. Sometimes abbreviated U.V. |
Undercoat | A coating applied prior to the finishing or top coats of a paint job. It may be the first of two or the second of three coats. Sometimes called the Prime coat. |
Underground plumbing | The plumbing drain and waste lines that are installed beneath a basement floor. |
Underlayment | A layer of wood between the subfloor and the floor.
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Underlayment | A layer of wood between the subfloor and the floor.
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Underlayment | A ¼" material placed over the subfloor plywood sheeting and under finish coverings, such as vinyl flooring, to provide a smooth, even surface. Also a secondary roofing layer that is waterproof or water-resistant, installed on the roof deck and beneath shingles or other roof-finishing layer. |
Underwriting | The process that lenders go through to evaluate the risks posed by a particular borrower and to set appropriate conditions for
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Underwriting | The process that lenders go through to evaluate the risks posed by a particular borrower and to set appropriate conditions for
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Undisclosed heir | A person who claims the right to a piece of property after the death of an owner without a will.
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Undisclosed heir | A person who claims the right to a piece of property after the death of an owner without a will.
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Undisclosed spouse | An unidentified marital partner who can claim the right to a piece of property.
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Undisclosed spouse | An unidentified marital partner who can claim the right to a piece of property.
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Union | A plumbing fitting that joins pipes end-to-end so they can be dismantled. |
Unmarried | Person that was married and divorced
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Unmarried | Person that was married and divorced
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Unrecorded deed | An unrecorded deed transfers ownership from one party to another without being officially recorded.
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Unrecorded deed | An unrecorded deed transfers ownership from one party to another without being officially recorded.
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Unsecured loan | Any loan that is not backed by collateral.
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Unsecured loan | Any loan that is not backed by collateral.
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Upgrades | Options than the standard carpeting, lighting, finish carpentry and other amenities offered to all buyers in a new-home project.
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Upgrades | Options than the standard carpeting, lighting, finish carpentry and other amenities offered to all buyers in a new-home project.
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Upzoning | The process in which a property is zoned from a lower to a higher use.
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Upzoning | The process in which a property is zoned from a lower to a higher use.
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Urban sprawl | The unplanned expansion of development over a large area.
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Usury | A greater payment or return of money than is permitted by law.
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Usury | A greater payment or return of money than is permitted by law.
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Utility easement | The area of the earth that has electric, gas, or telephone lines. These areas may be owned by the homeowner, but the utility company has the legal right to enter the area as necessary to repair or service the lines. |
