REAL ESTATE DICTIONARY
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| G | H | I | J | K | L |
| M | N | O | P | Q | R |
| S | T | U | V | W | X |
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| K Back to top |
| key A groove in the top of a footing. |
| keys Little fingers of plaster that squeeze through lath.When they harden, these hold the plaster in place. |
| keystone An angular block centered over a door or window in a header or mantle. |
| kick-out clause A clause in a sales contract that allows a seller to accept one buyer’s contingent offer, then back out without penalty if a second buyer makes a better offer. |
| kit home A structure that contains prefabricated components and is put together by a contractor. |
| K Back to top |
| knee wall A wall-like structure that supports roof rafters. |
| knob-and-tube wiring An old-fashioned wiring system that has been replaced by fuses and circuit breakers. |