THOUGHTS ON ADS AND USEFUL LINGO

By Robin Shapiro

Real estate advertisements can be misleading. Be aware: if an advertisement does not specify that a house has a private driveway, then there is a chance that it has a shared driveway. If a house is advertised with WATER VIEWS, then there is a good chance that it has bay views and NOT ocean views.

Also, if a house is in “mint” condition, does it need an inspection before purchase? The answer is almost always “yes” – it could be the best few hundred dollars you have ever spent.

There are many abbreviations used in the real estate industry. Here are a few useful ones: WBFP = wood burning fireplace; FDR = formal dining room; EIK = eat-in kitchen; B/Y = backyard;  GBFP = gas burning fireplace; FLR = formal living room (at least three walls); CHC = center hall colonial (staircase in the middle of the house); SHC = side hall colonial (staircase off to one side): Needs TLC = tender loving care (i.e. needs work); W/D = washer dryer; H/W = hardwood floors;  CAC = central air conditioning; MBR = master bedroom; PVT = usually referring to a private driveway.

The Passover holiday this year begins Monday evening, April 22, and ends Tuesday night, April 30. NYC public schools will be closed from April 22nd through April 30th for spring recess.

Call me. Love, Robin.