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Under Construction:
When construction has started but the Certificate of Occupancy has not yet been issued.

Under Contract:
A property for which the seller has accepted the buyer’s offer to purchase is referred to as being “under contract”. Generally, the prospective buyer is given a certain period of time in which to perform its due diligence and finalize financing arrangements. During the period of time the property is under contract, the seller is precluded from entertaining offers from other buyers.

Unencumbered:
Describes title to property that is free of liens and any other encumbrances. Free and clear. See also "Encumbrances.

Unimproved Land:
Most commonly refers to land without improvements or buildings but can also mean land in its natural state. See also, “Raw Land”.

Use:
The specific purpose for which a parcel of land or a building is intended to be used or for which it has been designed or arranged.

Usable Square Footage:
Usable Square Footage is the area contained within the demising walls of the tenant space. Total Usable Square Footage equals the Net Square Footage x the Circulation Factor. Also see:
Circulation Factor and Net Square Footage.

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