Jalousie window
A window that consists of vertical rows of horizontal glass slats that operate together by a crank mechanism that connects all the slats.

Joint liability
The responsibility of two or more people to fulfill the terms of a home loan or debt.

Joint tenancy
Ownership by two or more people that gives equal shares of a piece of property. Rights pass to the surviving owner or owners.

Joist
A floor or ceiling support member supported by foundation walls, piers or beams. Subflooring is connected to floor joists.

Judicial foreclosure
A procedure to handle foreclosure proceedings as civil matters.

Jumbo mortgage
Loans that exceed limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The current limit is $300,700.

Junior mortgage
A loan that subordinate to the primary loan.