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Thursday
Oct132011

Real Estate Jargon :-D

Buying a House????

Glossary of Terms - What They Really Mean

Spacious - average

Charming - small

Comfortable - very small

Cozy - very, very small

Low maintenance - no lawn

Walk to stores - nowhere to park your car

Prestgious - expensive

Bright and sunny - venetian blinds not included

Modern - 30 to 40 years old

Contemporary - at least 15 years old

Sprawling ranch - inefficient floor plan

Natural setting - forget about planting, the fauna will eat everything

Secluded setting - far away

Executive neighborhood - high taxes

Park-like setting - a tree on the block

Unaffected charm - needs painting

Starter home - run down

Hurry! Won't last - about to collapse

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