### Question
How does the law define real estate?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1707*, **real estate** is defined as:

> land and all natural resources and structures permanently affixed to the land, including residential buildings and stationary manufactured housing

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1707*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-NATIONAL HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

