* assum. fin. -- assumable financing
* BA -- bathroom
* BR -- bedroom
* bsmt -- basement
* 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
* FP, frplc, fplc, -- fireplace
* grmet kit -- gourmet kitchen
* HDW, HWF, Hdwd -- hardwood floors
* hi ceils -- high ceilings
* HOA -- Homeowner's Association
* 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.
* lsd pkg. -- leased parking area, may come with an additional cost
* lo dues -- low dues, find out just how low these homeowner's dues are, and in comparison to what?
* LP -- list price
* 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)
* W/D HU -- washer and dryer hook-up
* wtr/swr -- water/sewer
* Wow! -- better check this one out.
* Yr Blt -- year built