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Opportunity Cost

May 19, 2014 6:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Opportunity Cost

The cost of selecting one alternative is the benefit foregone from the next best alternative.  Also see discount rate.

Option to Cancel (or Right to Terminate)

May 19, 2014 6:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Option to Cancel (or Right to Terminate)

A lease clause affording the tenant (and in some cases the landlord) the right to terminate the lease in accordance... View Article

Option to Contract (or Right to Contract)

May 19, 2014 6:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Option to Contract (or Right to Contract)

A lease clause giving the tenant the option to reduce its square footage and give a portion of its space... View Article

Option to Expand

May 19, 2014 6:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Option to Expand

A lease clause allowing the tenant the option to increase its square footage.  Typically this clause defines the exact date(s)... View Article

Original (or Cost) Basis

May 19, 2014 6:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Original (or Cost) Basis

The total amount paid for a property, including equity capital and the amount of debt incurred.

Outlet Center

May 19, 2014 6:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Outlet Center

A retail property type usually located in rural or occasionally in tourist locations, outlet centers consist mostly of manufacturers’ outlet... View Article

Overage Rent

May 19, 2014 6:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Overage Rent

See percentage rent.

Oversupply

May 19, 2014 6:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Oversupply

In reference to commercial real estate, oversupply is a stock or supply of a given commercial property type that is... View Article

Owner’s Moving Expense

May 19, 2014 6:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Owner’s Moving Expense

See moving allowance.

Partially Amortized Mortgage Loan

May 19, 2014 6:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Partially Amortized Mortgage Loan

The payments do not repay the loan over its term and thus a lump sum (balloon) is required to repay... View Article