GABLE ROOF
A steeply angled, triangular roof.

GAMBREL ROOF
A ”barn-like” roof, where the upper portion of the roof is less-steeply angled than the lower part.

GENERAL LIEN
A broad-based claim against several properties owned by a defaulting party.

GEORGIAN
A classic, English-style hose characterized by simple rectangular shape and multiple stories.

GINNIE MAE
A wholly owned corporation created in 1968 within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to serve low-to moderate-income homebuyers.

GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE
Any mortgage insured by a government agency, such as the FHA or VA.

GRADE
The slope of land around a building.

GRANTEE
Any person who is given ownership of a piece of property.

GRANTOR
Any person who gives away ownership of a piece of property.

GROSS AREA
The sum total of all floor space, including areas such as stairways and closet space. Often measured based on external wall lengths.