Property Ownership
The MARIA test for fixtures in North Carolina evaluates:
AMarket value, Appraisal, Renovation, Inspection, and Assessment
BMethod of attachment, Adaptability, Relationship of parties, Intention, Agreement✓ Correct
CMortgage, Appraisal, Registration, Inspection, and Access
DMarketability, Age, Restrictions, Insurance, and Area
Explanation
The MARIA test (Method of attachment, Adaptability, Relationship of parties, Intention, Agreement) is used to determine whether an item is a fixture (real property) or personal property.
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Key Terms to Know
Appraisal
A professional estimate of a property's market value prepared by a licensed or certified appraiser.
Listing AgreementA contract between a property owner and a real estate broker that authorizes the broker to market and sell the property.
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
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