Big words...simple definitions of Real Estate part 2
This is continuation of my series of blog on Big words...simple definitions of Real Estate part 2. To catch up with part 1 click here Style of homes: Most
of the newer communities with a large builder built homes that are
traditional colonial style. However when you drive down in an older
community you will see various elevation and style of the homes. Here
are the definitions of some of the homes you may see in MLS or in Virginia Real Estate market. This
home style is one level living or single level single family home.
Seniors, people with disability or people who have challenge climbing up
the stair case rambler homes may suite them. Since the home is spread
out on one level the home will need to sit on a larger piece of land.
Split Level:
Split levels also known as Tri-level homes. The home has three parts
Main level right off the entrance and the other two level are split by a
short stairs case. Main level which is built half way between the two
floors. Main level has a kitchen, family room, dining room and on upper
level you got bedrooms with full baths. On lower level the home has
basement. The homes with garages typically open the door on the basement
level.
Split Foyer:
As the name dictates the home splits from the entrance or the foyer
area. The front door opens in a foyer or an entrance located in a wing
off the main house. The entrance has a short flight of stairs leading up
and another one to the basement or lower level. The home looks like a
three stories from outside but most of the split levels are two level
single family homes.
Stacked Town house:
"Stacked townhouse" is a marketing term in use by home builders for a
multi-floor condo unit. They look like your typical townhouse from the
front, often with 3 stories above street level and one either below
grade or partially below grade. They are usually two floors for each
unit, basement & first floor for one unit, second & top for the
other.
Carriage Town houses: Well
carriage homes in older times may have meant some outdoor barn but
modern carriage homes offer more luxurious features similar to single
family homes in a town house setting. They are typically two or three
stories and wide as 35 feet and can range in size from 2000 sq ft. to
3700 sq. ft. Some of the features may include two story family room,
huge gourmet kitchen, main level master suite, and over sized open
basement for your home theater. Carriage home attracts both first time
home buyers and empty nester looking for a spacious home without giving
up the square feet.
Bay Windows: Typically the bay window me off the side of the front window rea
extends outward from the main wall, forming a protrusion on the
exterior of the home. Home owners prefer to have bay windows in Formal
dining and living area since it enhances the exterior look and add
additional space in the rooms.
Box Bay Windows:
It is very similar to bay window. As the name implies it is in a shape
of box. It has three windows one that is parallel to the walls inside
and two on the either side. Some home owners prefer box style over bay
windows. With Bay windows you have to deal with the odds angels when
dressing or purchasing window treatments.
Palladium window:
A large, arch-top window some are flanked by smaller windows on each
side.More commonly found in the foyer entrance window over the main
door. This window style is found in all styles of homes(condo, town
house and single family homes) and in few floor plans they are installed
in family room, living rooms and bedrooms. Home owners love the
palladium windows in the two story foyer since it opens up the entrance
and brings in bright natural light.
They are fun to decorate during holiday season!
Would like to see any specific word in the list or need help understanding any
Real Estate terms please feel free to email me at Info@eNOVAHomes.com.
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