Housing Humor

The Handy-Dandy Real Estate Terms Decoder

This decoder, compliments of Cathy and Bob, could come in handy when you're reading the descriptions of potential houses and trying to figure out what they could really mean?

DESCRIPTION   

Cozy

Potential

Charming

Classic

Vintage

Just Reduced

Priced to Sell

Secluded

Move in Ready

Up and Coming

Motivated Seller

As Is

REAL MEANING

Tiny and no natural light

Better triple your line of credit

No updates in 25 years

No updates in 50 years

No updates in 75 years

First crazy price didn't work

Second crazy price didn't work

In the boonies

Previous owners just left

Weeds are up/gardener not coming

No offers yet

You can ask but seller's not paying