Explore our living database of terms spanning nationwide title abstracting, real estate recording, and precision aerial estimating. We update this resource regularly to help operations teams clarify scope and deliverables.
An updated title search conducted just prior to closing or recording to verify that no new encumbrance, lien, or judgment has been filed since the initial title search was completed. Also sometimes called a Date Down or Update Search.
A specialized title report that verifies the current owner of a property and lists all open mortgages, liens, judgments, and other monetary encumbrances attached to that property, but typically does not trace the full historical chain of title.
A distinct, flat plane on a roof structure. Aerial measurement reports calculate the individual area and pitch of each facet to determine the total materials required for a job.
The steepness of a roof facet, typically expressed as a ratio of vertical rise to horizontal run (e.g., a 6/12 pitch means the roof rises 6 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run). Accurate pitch calculation is essential for estimating waste and labor.
