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Weird Acronyms in a Real Estate Listings
assum. fin. — assumable financing
dk — deck
gar — garage (garden is usually abbreviated “gard”)
expansion pot’l — may be extra space on the lot, or possibly vertical potential for a top floor or room addition. Verify actual potential by checking local zoning restrictions prior to purchase.
fab pentrm — fabulous pentroom, a room on top, underneath the roof, that sometimes has views
FDR — formal dining room (not the former president)
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 first.
large E-2 plan — this is one of several floor plans available in a specific building
lsd pkg. — leased parking area, may come with an additional cost
lo 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
pwdr rm — powder room, or half-bath
upr – upper floor
vw, vu, vws, vus — view(s)
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