D

A description of several real estate terms starting with the alphabet 'D' is presented. The real estate terms that have been described include damages, declining balance method, and deed of trust. Damages refer to the amount recoverable by a person who has been injured in any manner, including physical harm, property damage, or violated rights. Declining balance method is a method of depreciation where a rate is applied to the remaining balance for determining the depreciation deduction. Deed of trust is an instrument for granting a trustee under a land trust full power to sell, mortgage, and subdivide a parcel of real estate. Several real estate terms including debenture, default judgments, and defeasance clause have also been described.