| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allodial system |
Ownership of land with the owner having full and absolute dominion over the property. This system is the basis for our property rights in the United States. A contrasting system is the feudal system, which gives owners hip to a king or sovereign who gives rights to the citizenry to occupy the land for a period of time. |

First Home in Rio Rancho
"Purchasing our first home was a daunting proposition to say the least. The team at the Maez Group made it all work, going beyond all expectations."
~ K. Altherr Rio Rancho, New Mexico
