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• Abstract of title
  A condensed history or summary of public records relating to the title to a particular parcel of land.



• Appurtenances
  Anything annexed to land or used with it that it will pass with the conveyance of the land.



• Assessed valuation
  The valuation placed upon land for purposes of taxation. Valuation does not necessarily correspond to the market valuation.



• Assessment
  A special tax imposed on owners of property by governing bodies for the purpose of paying for improvements (sewer lines, sidewalks, street paving, etc.) which benefit the land.



• Assessor
  A public official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxation. (In Florida, Property Appraiser)



• Assignment
  A transfer or making over to another of the whole of any property, real or personal. Often used in transferring interests of a mortgagee or of a lessee.



• Assignee
  One to whom a transfer of interest is made; e.g. the assignee of the mortgage or contract.



• Assignor
  One who makes an assignment; e.g. the assignor of a mortgage or contract.



• Attorney in Fact
  One who holds a power of attorney from another allowing him to execute legal documents on behalf of the grantor of the power.