Real Estate Glossary

From 'Abstract of Title' to 'Walk-up', the arcana of real estate explained.
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TermDescription
Half-Bath: Refers to a bathroom with no bath or shower.  A half-bath is also commonly referred to as a powder room.
High Ceilings: When we refer to high ceilings, one usally refers to ceilings with a height of nine feet or more.  Most pre-war apartments and many of the newer, more expensive condominiums have high ceilings as do loft spaces.
HVACHVAC stands for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. HVAC is often referred to as climate control.