Types of Homes
a house for one family, not attached to others.
Single family home
is a large, recently built, multi-story, cookie-cutter house with no clear architectural style other than its mega size.
McMansion
ADU
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ADUs are commonly called guesthouses, in-law apartments, carriage houses or granny flats. An ADU cannot be bought or sold separately, and a homeowner often uses them as a rental property
tiny
cozy or charming
A property that needs substantial work and could be a great project for a buyer with good DIY skills.
Handy man special
a building with two or three separate homes.
duplex or triplex
a standalone structure, typically between 100 and 400 square feet.
Tiny home is
They tend to be three or four stories and have bay windows and elevated stoops that lift the entrance off street level.
Brownstones are iconic NYC townhomes.
original condition
old or outdated
The previous owner adapted the home to their own taste, which could be odd
Custom
a building with several separate units.
multi-family home
a 3-story residential building with a separate apartment on each floor, a popular housing type in cities like Boston and Providence from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
Triple decker
owners do not own the real property associated with their unit outright. Each resident owns a share in a corporation that allows them to live in a unit under a proprietary lease agreement.
Co-ops or cooperative
Conveniently Located
The property is near something noisy or inconvenient, like an airport, highway, or even a busy intersection
The home's basic structure and layout are solid, but other aspects, like finishes or systems, may be outdated.
Good bones
connected homes that share walls but have separate entrances.
Townhome/Townhouse
are characterized by their single-story design, low-pitched roofs, and efficient use of space.
Bungalow
These types of houses are usually at least 5,000-square-foot with grand staircases, a multi-car garage and a wine cellar.
Mansions
Private Natural Back Yard
The backyard is a wild and could be overgrown.
MLS
(Multiple Listing Service): A database shared by real estate agents for listing properties and land.
you own your unit, but share the building and common areas.
Condo/Condominium
The style emphasizes environmental responsibility and often incorporates recycled materials, solar panels, and energy-efficient systems.
Contemporary style
is a prefab dwelling built in a factory and then moved to a permanent location.
Mobile home
Updated
property may have received cosmetic updates, like a fresh coat of paint, rather than major system overhauls.
CMA
(Comparative Market Analysis): An agent's analysis of a property's price compared to similar homes in the area.