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What do all of those real estate acronyms in the ads mean?
Milly Taylor
If you find yourself stumbling over weird acronyms in a real estate listing, don't be alarmed. There is method to the madness of this shorthand. Here are some abbreviations and the meaning of each, taken from a recent newspaper classified section:
* assum. fin.(assumable financing),* dk (deck),* gar (garage), * 2CG (two car garage), * 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 so be sure the conversion is legal and permitted first.), * lo HOA dues (find out just how low these homeowner's dues are, and in comparison to what?), * nr bst schls (near the best schools), * pvt (private), * upr (upper floor), * vw (view(s)), * WF (waterfront; this could mean a canal, pond, lake, intracoastal, or ocean), * Wow! (better check this one out).
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How much to offer......
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As a homebuyer your question might be: "How will I know how much to offer?"
If you're planning on making an offer on a home, you should be working with a Realtor to not only assist you in determining a fair offer, but to also negotiate that offer for you. Your Realtor will research the properti...
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The Garden Grove market continues to be a buyers market. Inventory seems to be dwindling a bit, as some sellers are realizing they are just not motivated enough to sell right now. Prices are also on a steady decline, with bank owned homes leading the pack. Buyer activity however, is on the rise. Pen...
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Harb's Montrose Market Watch
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How to get the real scoop on the home you're looking to purchase
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Home inspections, seller disclosure requirements and the agent's experience will help. Disclosure laws vary by state, but in some states, the law requires the seller to complete a real estate transfer disclosure statement. Here is a summary of the things you could expect to see in a disclosure form:...
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How Low do you go?
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Everyone wants to know - how low of an offer do you make? Property that is selling is generally priced well and that's why it sells. If you are thinking of making an offer on a house, how low do you go?
Let's look at how low home sellers went in March:
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