Real Estate Glossary
RICK WEST
RICK WEST

Rose & Womble Realty Company
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CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

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Real Estate Glossary
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A method, based on the Pythagorean Theorem, of squaring a foundation layout. Points are marked 3 feet from the corner on one side and 4 feet on the other. If the angle is truly 90 degrees, a line connecting the two marked points will measure precisely 5 feet.

A lender uses this rule to determine a borrower's housing affordability. It says that a borrower can afford no more than 35% of monthly take-home pay.

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