Environmental
What is 'polychlorinated biphenyls' (PCBs) and why are they a concern in Idaho real estate?
AA type of mold found in Idaho basements
BToxic synthetic chemicals once used in electrical equipment and building materials; their presence requires remediation and disclosure✓ Correct
CA class of agricultural chemicals used in Idaho orchards
DA water treatment chemical used in Idaho municipal systems
Explanation
PCBs are toxic synthetic compounds once widely used in electrical transformers, capacitors, and some building materials (caulking, paint). PCBs are carcinogenic and persistent in the environment.
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Key Terms to Know
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)
A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Comparable Sales (Comps)Recently sold properties similar in size, condition, and location used by appraisers and agents to estimate a property's market value.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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