qualifying ratio A
ratio calculated by a lender to determine how much a potential buyer can
borrow.
Queen Anne style A
Victorian-era style that originated in England during the reign of Queen Anne
and was revived in both England and America in the late 19th
century.
quiet enjoyment The
right of an owner to use his or her property without
interference.
quiet title suit A
lawsuit filed to ascertain the legal rights of an owner to a certain parcel of
property.
quitclaim deed A
document that releases a party from any interest in a piece of real
estate.
Q
quoin The outer
corner of a building, or the rectangular stone block used to form that
corner.