Determining Ownership Days
Definition
Determining ownership days involves calculating the number of days each party (buyer and seller) owned the property during the relevant period (usually a year). This calculation is crucial for accurate proration.
Example
If a property closes on July 16th, the seller owned the property from January 1st to July 15th. The number of days the seller owned the property is 31 (Jan) + 28 (Feb) + 31 (Mar) + 30 (Apr) + 31 (May) + 30 (June) + 15 (July) = 196 days.
Exam Tip
Remember to include the closing date when calculating the buyer's days of ownership. Be careful with leap years and the number of days in each month.
Related Math Terms
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Net Operating Income (NOI)
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Net Operating Income (NOI)
Net operating income (NOI) is the annual income generated by an income-producing property after deducting operating expenses, but before deducting mortgage payments, income taxes, and depreciation.
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