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More COMMON MLS ABBREVIATIONS in WILLIAMSBURG VA

10-24-08
YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE

MORE COMMON MLS ABBREVIATIONS

IN

WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA



Searching for a home can be stressful, especially if you do not the terms for commonly used abbreviations. How many times have you've been searching on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and didn't know what 3BR 2.5BA, 2LV. COL meant? (That is a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath 2 level colonial home). Or have you read the For Sale section of the classifieds in your local paper and wished you had a guide for all the abbreviations? Well, wonder no more! Here is a list of commonly used MLS ABBREVIATIONS. I hope you find it useful and if you're moving to WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA or the Hampton Roads area, I'd be delighted to help you find your home.

FARM

Farmhouse

FFBR

First Floor Bdr

FHA

Forced Hot Air

FLR

Floor Furnace

FOYR

 Foyer

FP

Fireplace

FPGAS

Gas Fireplace

FROG

Finished Room Over Garage

FULL

Fully Fenced

FXR

Fixer Upper

GAR

Garage

GAROP

Garage Door Opener

GLF

Golf Course

GRND

Ground Maintenance

G-RNG

Gas Range

HBR

Harbor

HIST

Historical District

HP

Heat Pump

HPWA

Water/Air Heat Pump

HRS

Horses Allowed

HTUB

Hot Tub

HW

Hot Water

IGSP

In Ground Sprinkler

INLW

 In-Law Suite

INT

Intercom

JTUB

Jetted Tub

LFT

Loft

MAR

Marble

MBA

Master Bedroom w/Bath

MBRFP

Master Bedroom w/Fireplace

MCOA

Minimum $ on Assm

MOPOA

Monthly Property Owner's Assoc

MRSH

Marsh

MSN

Masonry

MULTI

3+Car Garage

MWV

Microwave Oven

NAM

Subdivision Name

NGS

Natural Gas

NONQ

Non-Qualifying

OA

Owner Agent

OCN

Ocean

OFC

Office/Study

OFF

Off Street Parking

OP

Occupancy Permit

OVER

Oversized Garage

OWN

Owner Financing

PAN

Pantry

PAR

Partially Fenced

PAT

Patio

PERM

Perm Attic Stairs

PGS

Propane

PICK

Picket Fence

PILE

Pilings

PL-A

Above Ground Pool

PL-H

Poolhouse

PL-I

In-Ground Pool

PLAY

Playground
PMP Well Pump


Stay tuned for more MLS Abbvreviations! There are many more to come!

Courtesy of Yvette Smith, SRES® REALTOR®
WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE
757-753-7472
5350 Discovery Park Blvd
Williamsburg Virginia 23188
YvetteSmith@AtHomeInWilliamsburg.com

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Financial Readiness Classes at Fort Eustis Virginia

10-24-08
YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Financial Readiness Classes


With our nation's uncertain economic state, we can all benefit from knowing how to best manage finances. That is why Army Community Service offers FREE financial readiness classes each quarter on FORT EUSTIS.


Scheduled classes in October are:

Financial Budgeting, 8:30 a.m. on October 8th

Checkbook Management, 2:30 p.m. on October 30th

Understanding Credit Reporting, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. on October 29th

Planning Financially for the Holidays (brown bag lunch)

Retirement Planning on October 28th


Get financially ready today for your future tomorrow! Registration and class location are available by calling 878-3638, exts. 234/237/239



Courtesy of Yvette Smith, SRES® REALTOR®
WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE
757-753-7472
5350 Discovery Park Blvd
Williamsburg Virginia 23188
YvetteSmith@AtHomeInWilliamsburg.com

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SALUTE TO VETERANS in COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

10-24-08
YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE

SALUTE to VETERANS in COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

SALUTE TO VETERANS


on


NOVEMBER 11, 2008

(My birthday, yes a shameless plug!)


at 4:30p.m. or 1630 hours (for the Military-minded folks)


Will be held in COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG. The parade is open to ALL VETERANS. The admission is free November 7 - 11 to Active duty military, reservists, retirees, veterans and their families, including families of currently deployed troops with appropriate I.D.


Tickets available only at on-site ticket sales windows.


For more info, visit www.history.org



Courtesy of Yvette Smith, SRES® REALTOR® and Proud U.S. Army Veteran
WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE
757-753-7472
5350 Discovery Park Blvd
Williamsburg Virginia 23188
YvetteSmith@AtHomeInWilliamsburg.com




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Great Place to RETIRE in WILLIAMSBURG

10-23-08
YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE

Great Places to RETIRE in WILLIAMSBURG




Is it time for you to retire? Are you searching for the perfect place. Well search no more! WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA is THE place to RETIRE! If it's an Active Adult community that you're seeking, it's right here in Williamsburg. Colonial Heritage is a 55 and better active adult community. Read more on Colonial Heritage here!

Located less than ten minutes from Williamsburg’s historic area, you’ll find a distinctive, new continuing care retirement community: WindsorMeade of Williamsburg. There are 206 beautiful acres and miles of walking trails. It boasts a 2400 square feet of private clubhouse. The location makes this an ideal community for life-fulfilling retirement. A pedestrian-friendly, walking community, WindsorMeade is located just minutes away from shopping centers, casual and fine dining and all the great things that Williamsburg offers.

Patriot's Colony is a distinguised LifeCare community offering Active Residential Living providing residents with peace of mind that long term care plans are here for life.

Chambrel of Williamsburg offers exceptional Independent Living and Assisted Living options for seniors. Nestled in a beautifully wooded area of historic Williamsburg, Chambrel offers breathtaking views and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.

Williamsburg Landing is a secure community of cluster homes, townhomes and apartments that's conveniently located just 1.5 miles from historic Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. Williamsburg Landing provides an environment of exceptional services and amenities that promotes active lifestyles and personal freedom.

The Settlement at Powhatan Creek is a 55 and over community that offers low maintenance cottage rancher style homes. Homes are designed for first floor living and have elevator options available for those challenged by physical limitiations. The Settlement also offers exterior maintenance of your home and grounds.


Whether you require Assisted Living or Independent Living, Williamsburg has everything to suit your retirement needs. Call Yvette today for your retirement and relocation needs today!


Courtesy of Yvette Smith, SRES® REALTOR®
WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE
757-753-7472
5350 Discovery Park Blvd
Williamsburg Virginia 23188
YvetteSmith@AtHomeInWilliamsburg.com

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Common MLS ABBREVIATIONS in WILLIAMSBURG

10-22-08
YVETTE SMITH REALTOR IN WILLIAMSBURG VA WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA HOMES FOR SALE

COMMON MLS ABBREVIATIONS

IN

WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA



Searching for a home can be stressful, especially if you do not the terms for commonly used abbreviations. How many times have you've been searching on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and didn't know what 3BR 2.5BA, 2LV. COL meant? (That is a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath 2 level colonial home). Or have you read the For Sale section of the classifieds in your local paper and wished you had a guide for all the abbreviations? Well, wonder no more! Here is a list of commonly used MLS ABBREVIATIONS. I hope you find it useful and if you're moving to WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA or the Hampton Roads area, I'd be delighted to help you find your home.

1C,2C

1 or 2 Car Garage

1LV,2LV

#Living Levels

ALM

Aluminum Siding

APPR

Agency Approved

APT

Apartment

ASB

Asbestos Siding

ASM

Assumptions

ASRSV

Assigned Parking

ATFN

Attif Fan

ATT

Attached Garage

BALC

Balcony

BB

Baseboard Heat

BCH

Beach

BKYD

Fenced Backyard

BOT

Boat Slip

BRK

Brick

BRKF

Breakfast Area

BULK

Bulkhead

BUNG

Bungalow

CAPE

Cape Cod

CBL,CBLH

Cable/Hookup

CDRCL

Cedar Closet

CEN

Central Air

CER

Ceramic Tile

CFAN

Ceiling Fan

CHN

Chain Link Fence

CLAP

Clapboard Siding

CLBHS

Clubhouse

CLDSC

Cul-de-Sac

CLUS

Cluster

CNL

Canal

COL

Colonial

CONT

Contemporary

CPT

Carpet or Carport

CRK

Creek

CNR,CRNR

Corner

CRWL

Crawl Space

CTH

Cathedral Ceiling

CVAC

Central Vacuum

CVGA

Converted Garage

DECO

Decorative Fence

DEDRS

Deed Restrictions

DET

Detached Garage

DHKP

Dryer Hookup

DLM

Seller Disclaimer

DLO

Seller Disclosure

DOC

Dock

DOG

Dog Run Fence

DRY

Clothes Dryer

DSP

Garbage Disposal

DW

Dishwasher

DWF,DWAC

Deep Water/Access

ELE

Electric

ELV

Elevator

END

End Unit

E-RNG

Electric Range

EXR

Exercise Room


Stay tuned for more MLS Abbvreviations! There are many more to come!

Courtesy of Yvette Smith, SRES® REALTOR®
WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE
757-753-7472
5350 Discovery Park Blvd
Williamsburg Virginia 23188
YvetteSmith@AtHomeInWilliamsburg.com

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