Glossary of Real Estate Terms (cr-cu)

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Cross-bridging

• The strengthening of a structure by bracing cross members between beams.
  

Cul de sac

• A street or alley that is closed at one end.
  

Cupola

• A dome-like structure that sits on top of a roof.
  

Curable defect

• A deficiency in a property that is easy or inexpensive to fix, such as chipping paint.
  

Curb appeal

• The first impression of a house as seen from the street.
  

Curtain wall

• An exterior wall that encloses a yard or other area but does not provide any structural support to a home.
  

Custom builder

• A builder who constructs a home or building based on plans created by the owner.
  

Custom home

• A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner.