House Styles
Building Materials
Stones & Surfaces
Appliances & Fixtures
Real Estate Lingo
100

This style features steep gable roofs and is often found in snowy regions.

What is a Cape Cod?

100

The most common material used in home framing.

What is wood?

100

A common countertop material made by combining natural stone and resin.

What is quartz?

100

This kitchen appliance has both a refrigerator and freezer section.

What is a French door fridge?

100

The final step in a real estate transaction.

What is closing?

200

A long, low, ground-hugging style popular in the 1950s-70s.

What is a Ranch?

200

This strong, fire-resistant material is used in high-rise and commercial construction.

What is steel?

200

This luxurious natural stone has dramatic veining and is porous.

What is marble?

200

This bathroom fixture combines water-saving with comfort.

What is a dual-flush toilet?

200

A home's value as determined by a licensed professional.

What is an appraisal?

300

Style known for turrets, ornate trim, and asymmetrical facades.

What is Victorian?

300

Exterior cladding made from a mix of cement, sand, and cellulose fibers.

What is fiber cement siding?

300

Known for its durability and speckled appearance, this surface is often used in kitchens.

What is granite?

300

Appliance that uses high-pressure steam for faster cooking.

What is a pressure cooker or steam oven?

300

This contingency protects buyers if they can’t obtain financing.

What is a mortgage contingency?

400

This style blends traditional and modern, often with stucco walls and red tile roofs.

What is Mediterranean?

400

This natural material is used for classic fireplace surrounds and rustic exteriors.

What is stone?

400

A dense, matte surface made by fusing clay and minerals at high temperatures.

What is porcelain?

400

This appliance allows you to wash dishes without manual scrubbing.

What is a dishwasher?

400

A property's legal history of ownership.

What is the chain of title?

500

Modern homes with flat roofs and large glass windows fall under this style.

What is Contemporary or Modern?

500

A sustainable insulation material made from recycled denim.

What is cotton batt insulation?

500

This rustic stone is often used in outdoor landscaping and fireplaces.

What is fieldstone?

500

These "smart" systems allow remote control of lights, locks, and HVAC.

What are home automation systems?

500

A feature that makes a home especially desirable and valuable.

What is a selling point?