Glossary

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

GENERAL LIEN: This is a broad-based claim against several properties owned by a defaulting party.

GEORGIAN: This is a classic, English-style hose characterized by simple rectangular shape and multiple stories.

GFI: A Ground Fault Interrupter is a type of circuit breaker required in areas where water is present.

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

GIRDER: This is a main supporting beam.

GOVERNMENT MORTGAGE: This is any mortgage insured by a government agency, such as the FHA or VA.

GRADE: The actual slope of land around a building can also be ground level.

GRANTEE: This is any person who is given ownership of a piece of property.

GRANTOR: This is any person who gives away ownership of a piece of property.

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

GROUTING: This is the material used around ceramic tile.

GUTTER: The trough around the edge of the roof that catches and diverts rain of a property.