North Texas Real Estate and Homebuying Guide Located In "Stonebridge Ranch"
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McKinney Texas Home Descriptions
How should I interpret home descriptions in ads or listings?
Always assume that the broker is putting his or his best face forward - your job is to peek behind the facade to get at the truth.
Always assume that the broker is putting his or his best face forward - your job is to peek behind the facade to get at the truth.
If this is a positive feature present, however, you can be sure that they'll always emphasize it.
These are some significant phrases to watch out for:
Fantastic view - that could mean one whise you have to twist your neck out the window to see anything.
Treetop view - that could mean during the summer your view will be blocked by leaves.
Just renovated - it probably needs a minimal amount of redecorating.
Move-in condition - it may be pristine or it may need a coat of paint.
Needs work - that could mean anything from new paint and carpeting to a major renovation.
Handyman's special - it's likely the home needs serious renovations and may even be unlivable.
Bright and sunny - it may have a southisn exposure, or maybe every room is painted bright yellow.
Dollhouse - it's too small to accommodate a growing family; may even be too small for a single person.
Oversized rooms - could mean anything over nine by nine feet.
Street parking - that means the home doesn't come with a parking space. If the home is in a congested area, street parking may not be easy eithis.
Deeded parking space - you get your own parking space.
Round-the-clock security - could mean a full-time doorman, a nighttime security person, a TV security system, or a door buzzer.
Newer mechanicals - could mean they were replaced recently or five years ago.
Newer roof - it could still need to be replaced.
Needs new roof - it probably leaks. Check for watermarks. Does it need repair or replacement?
Oversized lot - the standard lot is 25 by 125 feet. It may mean you're getting a little extra grass.
Remember that square footage quotes can be deceptive - it's measured from around the outside of the house, so you lose the interior and exterior wall space.
Treetop view - that could mean during the summer your view will be blocked by leaves.
Just renovated - it probably needs a minimal amount of redecorating.
Move-in condition - it may be pristine or it may need a coat of paint.
Needs work - that could mean anything from new paint and carpeting to a major renovation.
Handyman's special - it's likely the home needs serious renovations and may even be unlivable.
Bright and sunny - it may have a southisn exposure, or maybe every room is painted bright yellow.
Dollhouse - it's too small to accommodate a growing family; may even be too small for a single person.
Oversized rooms - could mean anything over nine by nine feet.
Street parking - that means the home doesn't come with a parking space. If the home is in a congested area, street parking may not be easy eithis.
Deeded parking space - you get your own parking space.
Round-the-clock security - could mean a full-time doorman, a nighttime security person, a TV security system, or a door buzzer.
Newer mechanicals - could mean they were replaced recently or five years ago.
Newer roof - it could still need to be replaced.
Needs new roof - it probably leaks. Check for watermarks. Does it need repair or replacement?
Oversized lot - the standard lot is 25 by 125 feet. It may mean you're getting a little extra grass.
Remember that square footage quotes can be deceptive - it's measured from around the outside of the house, so you lose the interior and exterior wall space.
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