realty
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of realty
First recorded in 1400–50, realty is from the late Middle English word realte. See real 1, -ty 2
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Example Sentences
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Scott, a Columbia Democrat, operated a realty company and had been in the Legislature for more than 30 years, serving most recently on the Senate’s judiciary, medical affairs and penology committees.
From Seattle Times
About 22% of those sales were all cash, according to data from Lake Superior Area Realtors, a local realty company.
From Seattle Times
Last year, nearly a third of U.S. homes were purchased with cash, according to data provided by the realty company Redfin.
From Washington Post
They take turns picking the destinations, the old friends explained last month at Edelstein’s realty office.
From Seattle Times
The company also will seek to increase racial diversity in its workforce, advertise its services to reach non-white consumers, and require agents and local partner realty firms to attend fair housing training.
From Washington Times
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