Speaking the Language
Here are some standard abbreviations you might see in real-estate listings or advertising:
- BA: bath
- BLT: built-in
- BR: bedroom
- BRK: brick
- BKPORCH: back porch
- BLDRS REDO: builder's renovation
- CAC: central air conditioning
- DR: dining room
- DK: deck
- FHA/VA: qualifies for FHA/VA financing
- FIN LL: finished lower level
- FML: formal
- FPL: fireplace
- FR: family room
- FROG: finished room over garage
- FSBO: for sale by owner
- GMT KITCHEN: gourmet kitchen
- INGRD POOL: inground pool
- LR: living room
- MSTR: master bedroom/suite
- MTG: Mortgage
- PVCY FENCE: privacy fence
- SCC SYS: security system
- SCRND PORCH: screened porch
- TH: townhouse
- TXS: taxes
- WBFP: wood- burning fireplace
- W/O:walk-out
- U/G SPRK: underground sprinkler system
- YD: yard
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Read MoreSpeaking the Language Here are some standard abbreviations you might see in real-estate listings or advertising: BA: bath BLT: built-in BR: bedroom BRK: brick BKPORCH: back porch BLDRS REDO: builder’s renovation CAC: central air conditioning DR: dining room DK: deck FHA/VA: qualifies for FHA/VA financing FIN LL: finished lower level FML: formal FPL: fireplace FR: family room FROG: […]
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