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Parkland
For Sale
$800,000
5 Beds / 3 Baths
| Prestigious golf community of Heron Bay, the best of everything! tennis, clubhouse, restaurant, gym, playground, much more & convenient location... more >>
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FL
For Sale
$987,500
6 Beds / 7 Baths
| 6 full bedrooms,plus 1 room with closet, 1 media rm,1 study!In the heart of coral springs in million dollar neighborhood, on Over 1 Full Acre! ... more >>
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Fort Lauderdale
For Sale
$1,250,000
4 Beds / 3 Baths
| Dockage 300 ft of Dock space on a Huge Corner oversized lot, 1 Story 4/3 with 5000+square feet under A/C, Private Patio/Pool area, Gaurd Gated 24/7 high security Bay Colony Community, This is the .. more >>
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Pompano Beach
For Sale
$3,299,000
4 Beds / 6 Baths
| Motivated Seller! One of a kind 7,442 S/F, 4 bdrms, 6 baths intracoastal home on S.E. point lot with expansive water views! New 24,000 lb boat lift with water, electric & underwater lighting... more >>
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Boca Raton
For Sale
$1,475,000
4 Beds / 0 Baths
| Gorgeous Euopean Chateau situated within private prestigious golf community of St. Andrews. Endless golf course views, courtyard entry, enormous great room, marble flooring, oversized pool... more >>
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Pompano, Florida
For Sale
$787,500
2 Beds / 2 Baths
| Direct ocean view from this gorgeous 2 bedroom unit on the 8th floor. Spacious upscale oceanfront living in the newest brand building on A1A... more >>
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Coral Springs
For Sale
$749,000
0 Beds / 0 Baths
| This is the most breathtaking piece of land you will see in Coral Springs and the largest available on its own block it sports 3 sides and 3 entrances one on 43rd,42nd and 95th and at the very back a .. more >>
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Parkland
For Sale
$699,000
5 Beds / 4 Baths
| HUGE Sage 5/4 model in Heron Bay on large corner lot with fenced in pool on cul de sac,Granite countertops,stainless appliances,wrought iron staircase,custom painted,tiled on every balcony and the .. more >>
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FL
For Sale
$699,000
6 Beds / 4 Baths
| Gorgeous home, newest home in Estate section. Central vac, Italian flrs throughout, htd pool & spa, air purifier, carbon water filtration system for whole house... more >>
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Parkland
For Sale
$659,000
4 Beds / 3 Baths
| Stunning waterfront with endless long lake views!Parkland''s sought after community of Heron Bay. 24 hr guard-gated, golf, tennis, restaurants, clubhouses, everything first class... more >>
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Parkland
For Sale
$649,995
4 Beds / 3 Baths
| Shows Like a model,immaculate 1 story 4/3 3 car garage with pool,like brand new,Granite countertops, Gorgeous teak cabinets, marble stone tiles, Stainless appliances,crown mouldings with many .. more >>
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Parkland
For Sale
$649,500
5 Beds / 4 Baths
| Most gorgeous Sage model in The Glen at Heron Bay! Huge corner cul-de-sac lot, fenced, full dog run. 2 story with wrought iron staircase, balconies are tiled, as is garage... more >>
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Parkland
For Sale
$629,000
3 Beds / 3 Baths
| This Home has it all: upgraded kitchen with stainless steel subzero & Wolf appliances. Icemaker, wine cooler. Granite counters, crown molding throughout entire house with new 5 1/2 inch baseboards... more >>
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Parkland
For Sale
$624,000
5 Beds / 2 Baths
| This Gorgeous Huge 2 story home in Pine Tree Estates has 4 bedrooms plus a large closed in loft with closet as the 5th bedroom, New Roof,Granite Countertops with solid oak cabinets,Jennair appliances .. more >>
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REAL ESTATE DICTIONARY
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habendum clause
The
"to have and to hold" clause that defines the quantity of the estate granted in
the deed. |
half-bath
Also called
a powder room, a half-bath contains a toilet and a sink but no bathtub or shower
stall. |
handyman's special
A
house in fixer-upper condition. |
hardboard
A material
made from wood fibers that is designed to simulate wood. |
hardwood
Wood that
comes from deciduous trees such as oak, walnut, and maple; typically used for
fine interior finishes. |
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hazard insurance
Also known as homeowner's insurance or fire insurance, hazard
insurance covers physical risks such as fire and wind damage. Lenders usually
require coverage for at least the replacement value of the
home. |
head jamb
The top
horizontal member in a door or window frame. |
header
A crossbeam
above a window or door. |
heat anticipator
A
component of a mechanical thermostat that shuts off the furnace or boiler just
before the set temperature is reached to prevent overheating. |
heat pump
An electric
cooling and heating system. |
hectare
The
equivalent of 2.471 acres. |
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hiatus
A gap
between two parcels of land that is not included in the legal description of
either property. |
high density
The
concentration of housing units in a specific area or on a specific
property. |
high-rise
Any
building taller than six stories. |
hip roof
A pitched
roof with sloping sides. |
historic preservation
The physical rehabilitation of a historic home or building, and the
movement of the same name begun in the 1960s in the United States to preserve
and protect landmarks and urban neighborhoods. |
historic structure
A
home or building listed in the National Register of Historic Places and
certified as historic by the U.S. Secretary of the
Interior. |
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hollow-core door
A door with a hollow interior. |
home equity conversion mortgage
Loans made to older owners who want to convert equity into money.
Because borrowers are qualified on the basis of the value of their home, the
loan is not the same as a home equity loan. Also known as reverse
mortgages. |
home equity line of credit
An open-ended line of credit based on a homeowner's accumulated
equity. Most loan amounts are limited to 75 to 85 percent of home's appraised
value; withdrawals can be made at any time within the credit line's
guidelines. |
home equity loan
A
loan that allows owners to borrow against the equity in their
homes. |
home inspection
An
examination of a home's construction, condition, and internal systems by an
inspector or contractor prior to purchase. |
home inspector
A
professional who evaluates the structural soundness and operating systems of a
residence. |
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home price
The
price agreed upon by a buyer and seller, usually based on an appraisal of the
house's market value. If there's a difference between price and appraised value,
lenders will base their loan on the lower amount. |
home rule
The power
of a local government to adopt its own land-use regulations. |
home warranty
A type
of insurance that covers repairs to certain parts of a house and some
fixtures. |
homeowner's insurance
This insurance includes hazard coverage for any damages that may
affect the value of a house, in addition to personal liability and theft
coverage. |
homeowners' association (HOA)
A group that governs a subdivision, condominium, or planned
community. The association collects monthly fees from all owners to pay for
common area maintenance, handle legal and safety issues, and enforce the
covenants, conditions, and restrictions set by the developer. |
homeowners' association dues
Monthly payments due to a homeowners' association, to be used for
maintenance and communal expenses. Condominiums, townhouse complexes, and
planned unit developments (PUDs) may require monthly homeowners' association
dues. |
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homeowners' warranty
A special insurance policy that covers certain home repairs for a
specified amount of time. |
homestead
A parcel of
land used by the owner as a primary residence. |
homesteading
A
document that to protects some of a home's equity from
lawsuits. |
homogenous
A term
used to describe an area or neighborhood where the property types and uses are
similar and compatible. |
hopper window
A
window that contains a single sash that tilts inward. |
hose bibb
A threaded
faucet connection for devices such as a washing machine. |
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hot wire
An
ungrounded conductor that carries electrical current from the source. Hot wires
usually (but don't always) have black or red insulation. |
house wrap
A
polyethylene barrier wrapped around a house to save energy. |
housing discrimination
The illegal practice of denying an individual or group the right to
buy or rent a home based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
disability, or family status. |
housing expense ratio
The percentage of gross monthly income devoted to housing
costs. |
HUD
Abbreviation of
(the U.S. Department of) Housing and Urban Development, a federal agency that
oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and a variety of housing and
community development programs. |
HUD-1 Uniform Settlement Statement
A closing statement or settlement sheet that outlines all closing
costs on a real estate transaction or refinancing. |
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hugger
A type of
ceiling fan that uses little vertical space. It is usually used in homes with
low ceilings. |
humidistat
Thermostat-like device that measures the amount of water vapor in
the air and turns a humidifier or dehumidifier on and off
accordingly. |
HVAC
Heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning.
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