The linking of appliances in a home in a network of cable and power. It is coordinated by a computer.
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HOME BANKING
A place to get to funds, information , and services on a computer using the internet. AKA electronic banking.
HOME BUSINESS
A small business run out of the home. It has few employees and has few expenses. The owner must meet state regulations.
HOME DEPOT
A retailer of home improvement products. It allows customers to do it themselves.
HOME EQUITY
The amount left after debt is taken on property in the current market. If debts are paid its more. AKA homeowner’s equity.
HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECM)
A mortgage where the lender makes payments to a owner. The homeowner turns equity into cash for payments. AKA reverse annuity mortgage .
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT
A second mortgage where money is taken in smaller sums. It pays for education or repairs.
HOME EQUITY LOAN
A second mortgage the borrower gets to prevent default. The first is paid before the second. AKA home equity debt.
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
The agency a health care plan uses for services.
HOME HEALTH CARE
Care in a patient’s home done by nurses, aids, and therapists part time.
HOME HEALTH SERVICES
The home health are that medicare part A covers. A licensed agent is used.
HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN
A short term loan for improvements . It is done on residential property mostly.
HOME INSPECTION
The inspection of a propery to see its safety and mechanical condition. It is done by a home buyer.
HOME OFFICE
1. the headquarters of a firm that make policy and do management to control the business. 2. an office set up for a self employed person .
HOME PAGE
The main page of a website that gives the owner’s information and links for other parts of the page. It is the first page shown but can be changed by […]
HOME PORT DOCTRINE
a rule used in maritime terms when the cargo of a ship is only subject to tax in its home port.
HOME RULE
This term gives the right of self-government that is granted to a body within a states borders.
HOME SERVICE INSURANCE
Insurance that is worth between 10 and 15 thousand. It is paid by the bank.
HOME SOURCING
When firms oursource to a persons home in hiring. It cuts cost by hiring independent people.
HOME STAGER
A party that stages homes to make it appealing to buyers. It can be done with occupied and vacant homes. Furniture can be taken away or brought in to achieve […]
HOME STAGING
Making an unfurnished home appear more lived in to the buyer. The buyer feels at home during the tour increasing sales. A company that does this has their own furniture.
HOME, or HOMME
L. Fr. Man; a man.Home ne sera puny pur suer des briefes en court le roy, soit il a droit on a tort.A man shall not be punished for suiug […]
HOMEOSTASIS
The ability of the living things in a system to survive despite changes in a limit. Feedback mechanisms make self regulation possible keeping things balanced.
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION (HOA)
A corporation of real estate developers selling homes. If a home is bought they must be members of the association .
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE POLICY
Protection policy that covers the insured persons spouse, children, and anyone ounder 21. The must live in the household.