Real Estate Development Jargon

adjective poorly or hastily constructed; flimsy or shoddy in construction

• The contractor was criticized for constructing a jerry-built structure that did not meet safety standards.
• My uncle's shed is so jerry-built, I'm surprised it hasn't fallen down yet.
• That car looks so jerry-built, I wouldn't trust it to make it across town.
• Her argument was jerry-built, with weak evidence and flawed reasoning.

adjective a describing word that modifies a noun by giving more information about its qualities or characteristics

• The new windows are noiseproof, ensuring a quiet environment inside the house.
• I wish my apartment was more noiseproof so I could sleep better at night.
• I can't stand living in this place, it's not noiseproof at all.
• Her calm demeanor was like a noiseproof shield against the chaos around her.

noun a piece of land that was previously used for industrial purposes and is now available for redevelopment

adjective relating to or denoting a former industrial or commercial site that is available for redevelopment

• The government is considering redeveloping the brownfield site to create more housing.
• Let's check out that brownfield area for potential development opportunities.
• I heard they're gonna spruce up that old brownfield and turn it into a cool new park.
• Her mind felt like a brownfield, full of untapped potential waiting to be explored.

noun a process of reusing an old building or site for a purpose other than which it was originally built for

• The historic building underwent adaptive reuse to convert it into a modern office space.
• They're planning on doing some adaptive reuse to turn that old warehouse into a cool new restaurant.
• I heard they're gonna do some adaptive reuse on that abandoned factory and make it into a hipster hangout.
• Sometimes in life, we need to practice adaptive reuse of our skills to find new opportunities.

noun a nickname or term of endearment for a friend or loved one

• The company's decision to outsource production was driven by the need to affo cost savings.
• I can't affo to go on vacation this year, I'm saving up for a new car.
• I'm broke right now, I can't affo to go out to eat.
• She couldn't affo to let her emotions get the best of her during the negotiation.