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not at the above cords, visit all 52 of my "DRE/terms" caches to solve this puzzle.
the best way to find this cache is to print out this test and take it to all the dre term caches I have placed around marin county. click on the dre/terms bookmark at the right of this listing to find the caches that will provide the terms needed to answer the test questions.
each of the DRE/terms caches are named with a real estate term, a sticker on each log page has the terms definition AND a code letter. use the code letter found on the log to match up the given definition here on the DRE/test. this will give you numbers such as (A=1, 2, 3 or 4), do a little math and grab the final which is hidden in marin county.
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A.
1) law regulating the division of five+ parcels administered by real estate commissioner
2) legally prevent one's misleading of others by asserting or denying a contrary prior act
3) the california law prohibiting discrimination of race, creed, color, or national origin
4) person other then owner acquiring title thru five years of open and hostile occupation
AA.
1) a claim, encumbrance, or condition that impairs the title to property until eliminated
2) a history of conveyances and encumbrances from the time the land patent was first granted
3) belongs to and transfers with the land, rights of way, easements, water rights, etc.
4) an agreement between two or more persons to defraud another (ILLEGAL)
B.
1) the reverting of property to the state when heirs capable of inheriting are lacking
2) the last stage of the life cycle of property value, the decline of decay
3) a will written, dated and signed in maker's handwriting no witness is needed
4) measurements & boundaries used to describe complex parcels with great accuracy
BB.
1) transfer of title to the preceding owner, often from the trustee to borrower when paid in full
2) something not of "like kind" received in a 1031 exchange such as cash or debt relief
3) a third party between a trustor (who borrows money) and a beneficiary (who lends money)
4) a loan to replace a temporary construction loan once work is completed
C.
1) expanded title coverage to include unrecorded liens, easements, and other rights
2) land held by a person during the duration of his life or the life of another
3) contract for possession of land for a limited period of time, can be a year, more, or less(lease)
4) building inspector's approval to use construction materials not in accordance with building codes
CC.
1) the net income generated by a property before depreciation and other non-cash expenses
2) unauthorized mixing of personal funds with funds of a client or customer
3) contract w/agent that entitles payment if the property is sold by or to anyone during listing
4) one who inherits property at the owner's death WITHOUT A WILL, dying "INTESTATE"
D.
1) a lien on all property of a debtor in the county in which it is recorded
2) allows for non-conforming use on existing properties when zoning changes
3) court action by an escrow agent to determine who gets the deposit/ernest money
4) delay or negligence in asserting one's legal rights
DD.
1) the giving of land by its owner to a public use and accepted by authorized officials
2) the reverting of property to the state when heirs capable of inheriting are lacking
3) right of government to obtain property for public use, owner must be fairly compensated
4) an original conveyance of land from the government to a private owner
E.
1) a forged document OR one that failed to be recorded leaving a missing link in the chain of title
2) interest on a loan that exceeds the amount permitted by law
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) legal action to evict a tenant who unlawfully remains in possession of a property
EE.
1) measurements & boundaries used to describe complex parcels with great accuracy
2) mount diablo base and meridian one of three abbreviations used for township/range descriptions
3) 5,280 feet
4) agents cooperative listing of properties to expose more buyers and shared commissions
F.
1) land six miles by six miles containing 36 sections
2) a row of townships running east and west lying between two townships six miles wide
3) a wrongful act causing damage to property or reputation, other then a breach of contract
4) statement required on the sale of 1-4 residential units, not required for foreclosure or bankruptcy
FF.
1) let the buyer beware, buyer to examine goods/ property and buy at their own risk (not in CA)
2) "according to value" used for real estate taxation
3) legally prevent one's misleading of others by asserting or denying a contrary prior act.
4) a notice filed or recorded on title to warn all persons that a lawsuit is pending
G.
1) building inspector's approval to use construction materials not in accordance with building codes
2) a claim, encumbrance, or condition that impairs the title to property until eliminated
3) legally prevent one's misleading of others by asserting or denying a contrary prior act
4) land held by a person during the duration of his life or the life of another
GG.
1) a notice filed or recorded on title to warn all persons that a lawsuit is pending
2) delay or negligence in asserting one's legal rights
3) a claim, encumbrance, or condition that impairs the title to property until eliminated
4) a tenant's right to occupy during the term of a lease, this is a personal property interest
H.
1) a row of townships running east and west, lying between two townships six miles wide
2) land six miles by six miles containing 36 sections
3) 5,280 feet
4) 43,560 square feet or 208.71 feet square
HH.
1) appraisal principle stating a lower valued property will increase in a higher priced area
2) if an inadequate supply cannot be easily increased, value is increased due to higher demand
3) appraisal principle stating a higher valued property will decrease in a lower priced area
4) loss of value due to factors not on the property but affecting its value i.e. noise of freeway
I.
1) seller keeps paying old loan when property is sold, new buyer risks only equity
2) a wrongful act causing damage to property or reputation, other then a breach of contract
3) performance of a contract is required in a specified period of time
4) disclosure expressing all costs of a loan in the form of an "annual percentage rate"
II.
1) a legal action to evict a tenant who unlawfully remains in possession of a property
2) the california law prohibiting discrimination of race, creed, color, or national origin
3) joint tenants or tenants in common have equal rights to possession of whole property
4) interest on a loan that exceeds the amount permitted by law
J.
1) let the buyer beware, buyer to examine goods/ property and buy at their own risk (not in CA)
2) a small, light, vendor's structure with one or more open sides often seen in shopping centers
3) persuading owners to sell quickly at loss by saying neighborhood's ethnically changing
4) mount diablo base and meridian one of three abbreviations used for township/range descriptions
JJ.
1) mount diablo base and meridian one of three abbreviations used for township/range descriptions
2) a small, light, vendor's structure with one or more open sides often seen in shopping centers
3) let the buyer beware, buyer to examine goods/ property and buy at their own risk (not in CA)
4) persuading owners to sell quickly at loss by saying neighborhood's ethnically changing
K.
1) mount diablo base and meridian one of three abbreviations used for township/range descriptions
2) a small, light, vendor's structure with one or more open sides often seen in shopping centers
3) persuading owners to sell quickly at loss by saying neighborhood's ethnically changing
4) let the buyer beware, buyer to examine goods/ property and buy at their own risk (not in CA)
KK.
1) mount diablo base and meridian one of three abbreviations used for township/range descriptions
2) persuading owners to sell quickly at loss by saying neighborhood's ethnically changing
3) a small, light, vendor's structure with one or more open sides often seen in shopping centers
4) let the buyer beware, buyer to examine goods/ property and buy at their own risk (not in CA)
L.
1) easement held by a person or entity not for the benefit of any specific land
2) loss of value due to factors not on the property but affecting its value i.e. noise of freeway
3) a person under 18 that is married, has court ordered adult rights, divorced, or military
4) right of government to obtain property for public use, owner must be fairly compensated
LL.
1) loss of value due to factors not on the property but affecting its value i.e. noise of freeway
2) the wearing away of land by water, wind, or glacial ice
3) the reverting of property to the state when heirs capable of inheriting are lacking
4) adverse factors within the structure that affect its value (i.e. 5 bedrooms and one bath)
M.
1) loss of value due to factors not on the property but affecting its value i.e. noise of freeway
2) the wearing away of land by water, wind, or glacial ice
3) the reverting of property to the state when heirs capable of inheriting are lacking
4) adverse factors within the structure that affect its value (i.e. 5 bedrooms and one bath)
MM.
1) complete summery of three methods used to determine value of a property
2) determination by a city/county that a land project WILL NOT adversely affect environment
3) substitution of a new contract to replace an old one, both parties agreement is required
4) a non-exclusive listing, any agent may secure a buyer with an acceptable offer to seller
N.
1) sublease that operates between the primary lease and operating lease (lessee is also a lessor)
2) performance of a contract is required in a specified period of time
3. if an inadequate supply cannot be easily increased, value is increased due to higher demand
4) a loan with a good payment record/ history
NN.
1) the rights in real property to the reasonable use of the air space above the land
2) person other then owner acquiring title thru five years of open and hostile occupation
3) expanded title coverage to include unrecorded liens, easements, and other rights
4) belongs to and transfers with the land, rights of way, easements, water rights, etc.
O.
1) appraisal principle stating a lower valued property will increase in a higher priced area
2) a note clause prohibiting the buyer from paying off indebtedness early
3) lenders may declare all sums due and payable from late payment, or property is sold
4) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
OO.
1) addition to property thru natural forces such as moving earth
2) a tenants act of transferring an entire leasehold interest
3) a sudden loss of land by the action of water such as a change in the course of a river
4) the lender on the security of a note and a deed of trust
P.
1) a legal action to evict a tenant who unlawfully remains in possession of a property
2) the property benefiting by an easement appurtenant
3) easement held by a person or entity not for the benefit of any specific land
4) a right, privilege, or interest limited to a specific purpose a party has on another's land
PP.
1) law regulating the division of five+ parcels administered by real estate commissioner
2) seller keeps paying old loan when property is sold, new buyer risks only equity
3) California law requiring a map when one parcel is divided into two or more parcels
4) a loan to replace a temporary construction loan once work is completed
Q.
1) real estate settlement procedures act, lender must supply the buyer a statement at or before close
2) appraisal principle stating a higher valued property will decrease in a lower priced area
3) determination by a city/county that a land project WILL NOT adversely affect environment
4) rights of a land owner bordering a lake, or sea of non moving water, not a river or stream
QQ.
1) for purposes of pro-ration a month consists of 30 days and a year 360 days
2. something not of "like kind" received in a 1031 exchange such as cash or debt relief
3) persuading owners to sell quickly at loss by saying neighborhood's ethnically changing
4) a sudden loss of land by the action of water such as a change in the course of a river
R.
1) appraisal principle stating a higher valued property will decrease in a lower priced area
2) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
3) the california law prohibiting discrimination of race, creed, color, or national origin
4) a forged document OR one that failed to be recorded leaving a missing link in the chain of title
RR.
1) if an inadequate supply cannot be easily increased, value is increased due to higher demand
2) law regulating the division of five+ parcels administered by real estate commissioner
3) a history of conveyances and encumbrances from the time the land patent was first granted
4) unassignable ,personal, and revocable, permission to do acts on land of another, not ownership
S.
1) contract for possession of land for a limited period of time, can be a year, more, or less(lease)
2) land held by a person during the duration of his life or the life of another
3) a tenant's right to occupy during the term of a lease, this is a personal property interest
4) the rights in real property to the reasonable use of the air space above the land
SS.
1) a right, privilege, or interest limited to a specific purpose a party has on another's land
2) a wrongful act causing damage to property or reputation, other then a breach of contract
3) the net income generated by a property before depreciation and other non-cash expenses
4) if an inadequate supply cannot be easily increased, value is increased due to higher demand
T.
1) easement held by a person or entity not for the benefit of any specific land
2) loss of value due to factors not on the property but affecting its value i.e. noise of freeway
3) a person under 18 that is married, has court ordered adult rights, divorced, or military
4) right of government to obtain property for public use, owner must be fairly compensated
TT.
1) easement held by a person or entity not for the benefit of any specific land
2) loss of value due to factors not on the property but affecting its value i.e. noise of freeway
3) right of government to obtain property for public use, owner must be fairly compensated
4) a person under 18 that is married, has court ordered adult rights, divorced, or military
U.
1) the california law prohibiting discrimination of race, creed, color, or national origin
2) a forged document OR one that failed to be recorded leaving a missing link in the chain of title
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) if a condition of a transfer, sale, or financing the buyer must get a pest report asap before title transfer
UU.
1) the key tenant in a commercial development such as a mall, quality determines loan amount
2) a tenants act of transferring an entire leasehold interest
3) for purposes of pro-ration, a month consists of 30 days and a year 360 days
4) personal property, not real property
V.
1) land bordering a stream includes rights to enjoy water without injuring others rights
2) rights of a land owner bordering a lake, or sea of non moving water, not a river or stream
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) the california law prohibiting discrimination of race, creed, color, or national origin
VV.
1) land bordering a stream includes rights to enjoy water without injuring others rights
2) personal property, not real property
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) the california law prohibiting discrimination of race, creed, color, or national origin
W.
1) land bordering a stream includes rights to enjoy water without injuring others rights
2) rights of a land owner bordering a lake, or sea of non moving water, not a river or stream
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
WW.
1) land bordering a stream includes rights to enjoy water without injuring others rights
2) for purposes of pro-ration a month consists of 30 days and a year 360 days
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
X.
1) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
2) one who inherits property at the owner's death WITHOUT A WILL, dying "INTESTATE"
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
XX.
1) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
2) one who inherits property at the owner's death WITHOUT A WILL, dying "INTESTATE"
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
Y.
1) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
2) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
3) building inspector's approval to use construction materials not in accordance with building codes
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
YY.
1) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
2) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
3) legally prevent one's misleading of others by asserting or denying a contrary prior act
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
Z.
1) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
2) rights of a land owner bordering a lake, or sea of non moving water, not a river or stream
3) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
4) seller of land retains title to a property until purchase price is paid in full on an installment sale
ZZ.
1) land bordering a stream includes rights to enjoy water without injuring others rights
2) permission to build a structure in a way that does not conform to current zoning laws
3) rights of a land owner bordering a lake, or sea of non moving water, not a river or stream
4) the unethical and illegal practice of making inflated statements (i.e. best view in the city)
NOW THE MATH:
AAA = A+AA+B-BB
BBB = C+CC+D+DD+E+EE+F+FF -G
CCC = GG+H+HH -I
DDD = II+J+JJ -K-KK-L-LL
EEE= M+MM+N+NN+O
FFF= OO+P+PP -Q-QQ
GGG= R+RR+S+SS+T -TT-U
HHH= UU+V+VV+W+WW+X -XX-Y-YY-Z-ZZ
the cache can be found at:
N 37.5(AAA).(BBB)(CCC)(DDD) W 122.2(EEE).(FFF)(GGG)(HHH)
GOOD LUCK!
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
ghccrejner pbagnvare, ba gur tebhaq, jvguva 3 srrg bs gur "genvy"
fcrpvny pbatengf gb w5 perj sbe svefg gb svaq!!