re·al estate (rē'əl, rēl) n. Land, including all the natural resources and permanent buildings on it. re'al-es·tate' adj. |
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real estate
- The land, buildings, and improvements thereto. Also called real property.
Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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