What are some of the common Spanish Real Estate terms?
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Common Spanish Real Estate Terms
| Abogado | Lawyer |
| Agente | Agent |
| Aguinaldo | Christmas Bonus due December 20 |
| Aljíbe | In-ground water storage tank |
| Apéndice | Addendum |
| Avaluo | Assessment |
| Balcón | Balcony |
| Beneficiario | Beneficiary |
| Biences Raíces | Real Estate |
| Bodega | Storage unit |
| Bóveda | Arched brick ceiling |
| Cantera | Unpolished quarry tile |
| Casa | House |
| Casita | Detached small guest house |
| Cochera | Carport |
| CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) | Electrical Utility Company |
| Colonos | Homeowner Association fees |
| Contrato | Contract |
| Corredor | Broker |
| Costos de cierre | Closing costs |
| Criada | Maid |
| Cupola | Domed ventilation |
| Cubierta | Deck |
| Cuenta | Bill or Invoice |
| CURP (Clave Única del Registro de Población) | Social Security Number or S.I.N. |
| Deslinde | Survey |
| Drenaje | Sewer |
| Edificio | Building |
| Efectivo | Cash |
| Ejido | Common land |
| Escritura | Deed |
| Fideicomiso | Trust |
| Finiquito | Severance pay |
| Fosa | Septic tank |
| Fraccionamiento | Subdivision |
| Hacienda | Estate or large house |
| Hipoteca | Mortgage |
| Húmero | Chimney flue |
| Inspección de vivienda | Home inspection |
| Jardinero | Gardener |
| Lote | Lot |
| Mañana | Tomorrow |
| Mirador | Rooftop viewing area |
| Muebles | Furniture |
| Notario Público | Public Notary |
| Peso | Mexican currency |
| Poder | Power of Attorney |
| Poza | Well |
| Predial | Property tax |
| Propiedad | Property |
| Restricciones | Zoning |
| RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) | Individual tax number |
| Rústico | Rustic |
| Seguro | Insurance |
| Servidumbre | Easement |
| Se Vende | For Sale |
| SIMAPA (Sistema Municipal de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado) | Water Utility Company |
| Telmex | Telephone/Internet Utility Company |
| Terraza | Terrace |
| Tinaco | Rooftop water storage tank |
| Transferencia Bancaria | Wire Transfer |
| Visa Temporal | Temporary Mexican visa |
| Visa Turista | Tourist Mexican visa |
| Visa Permanente | Permanent Mexican visa |