Monday, May 09, 2005

What do real estate newspaper classified advertising acronyms mean?

This is a partial list, in progress.

assum. fin -- assumable financing
dk -- deck
gar -- garage
gard-- garden
expansion pot'l -- expansion potential: may be extra space on the lot, or vertical potential for a top floor or addition. Verify potential by checking local zoning restrictions with county building department prior to purchase.
FDR -- formal dining room
frplc, fplc, FP -- fireplace
grmet kit -- gourmet kitchen
HDW, HWF, Hdwd -- hardwood floors
hi ceils -- high ceilings
In-law potential -- potential for a separate apartment. Sometimes, local zoning codes restrict rentals of such units; check for legality.
lsd pkg. -- leased parking area; may cost extra
lo dues -- ask how low these homeowner's dues are; compare to area.
nr bst schls -- near the best schools; who says so?
pvt -- private
pwdr rm -- powder room, or half-bath
upr- upper floor
vw, vu, vws, vus -- view(s)

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