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| A
Realtor's View from Hubbert's Peak: The End of Cheap Oil and Cheap Money
(June 5, 2006) |
| The market has finally shifted in favor of buyers!
See Update: A Buyers' Market.(October
23, 2005) |
| War
and Property Inflation (April 7, 2005) |
| Why Home Prices
Are Going through the Roof: A Brief Guide to the "New Economy"
(January 13, 2003) |
| More Articles on the Housing Market:
A Word of Advice in a Real Estate Slump: Rent by David Leonhardt
(New York Times, April 11, 2007)
Crisis Looms in Mortgage Markets by Gretchen Morgenson, March
11, 2007.
Un-Real Estate by James
Grant, April 2005
Housing bubble in
New England (Dean Baker, Center for Economic and Policy
Studies, Jan. 5, 2003)
"These are perilous times for asset
markets ...." (Ian Campbell, UPI, Jan. 30, 2004)
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"House of Cards: US, UK Home Prices to Decline Dramatically in
Next Few Years."
See
The Economist's survey of May 29, 2003
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"Mortgage Markets Are Out of Control," New York Times, August
17, 2003
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| Co-buying: One
solution to the high cost of housing in the Valley?
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| Considering an adjustable rate mortgage? It may be
a risky proposition. See Homeowners Urged
Caution on Hybrid Loans
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| For the effects of skyrocketing home prices on
communities, see an article by Rebecca Solnit,
Hollow City (as computer money flows
into San Francisco, the quirkiness and creativity drain out). A
cautionary tale for Northampton and other Valley towns.
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MLS Abbreviations Used in
Single-Family Listings
Please click on the appropriate category:
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SIZE AND LOCATION
Square Footage:
Lot Description:
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ADDL – Additional Land Available
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CRNR – Corner Lot
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EASE – Easement
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FLPL – Flood Plain
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GOLF – Golf Course Frontage
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OTHR – Other
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PVDR – Paved Drive
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STRM – Stream
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USTK – Underground Storage Tank
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WOOD – Wooded
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ZLNE – Zero Lot Line
WtrFrt / Beach – Waterfront / Beach:
Road Type:
Garage Description:
Parking Description:
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ASGN – Assigned
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OFFS – Off Street
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OSTP – On Street Permit
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RNTD – Rented
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TNDM – Tandem
Area Amenities:
Sewer and Water
HOUSE STYLE AND CONSTRUCTION
Style:
Construction:
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BLOK – Block
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BRCK – Brick
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FRAM – Frame
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LOG – Log
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MODL – Modular
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P&BM – Post & Beam
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STON – Stone
Roofing Material:
Siding:
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ALUM – Aluminum
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ASBT – Asbestos
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BRCK – Brick
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CLAP – Clapboard
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LOG – Log
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MASN – Masonite
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OTHR – Other
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SHAK – Shake
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SHNG – Shingles
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STON – Stone
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STUC – Stucco
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VNYL – Vinyl
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WOOD – Wood
Foundation Description:
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BRCK – Brick
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CNCB – Concrete Block
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FSTN – Fieldstone
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GRAN – Granite
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OTHR – Other
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PCNC – Poured Concrete
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SLAB – Slab
Exterior Features:
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APOL – Above Ground Pool
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BALC – Balcony
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BNST – Barn/Stable
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CABA – Cabana
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CPAT – Covered Patio/Deck
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DECK – Deck
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DECL – Decorative Lighting
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EPAT – Enclosed Patio
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EPCH – Enclosed Porch
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FENC – Fenced Yard
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GRNH – Greenhouse
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GUTT – Gutters
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HDCP – Handicap Access
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HTSP – Hot Tub/Spa
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IPOL – In-Ground Pool
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LNDS – Professional Landscaping
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PADD – Paddock
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PATO – Patio
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PRCH – Porch
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SATD – Satelite Dish
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SCRN – Screens
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SPRK – Sprinkler System
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STRG – Storage Shed
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TENN – Tennis Court
BASEMENT AND SYSTEMS
Basement Features:
Heat Type/ Heat Features:
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CNHT – Central Heat
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ELBB – Electric Baseboard
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ELEC – Electric
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FLFN – Floor Furnace
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FLUE – Extra Flue
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FRAR – Forced Air
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GAS – Gas
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GRAV – Gravity
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HPMP – Heat Pump
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HUMD – Humidifier
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HWBB – Hot Water Baseboard
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HWRD – Hot Water Radiators
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NONE – None
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OIL – Oil
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OTHR – Other
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PROP – Propane
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RADT – Radiant
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SPHT – Space Heater
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STEM – Stream
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WOOD – Wood
Hot Water:
Cooling:
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CAIR – Central Air Conditioning
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HPMP – Heat Pump
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WAIR – Window Air Conditioner
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WLAR – Wall Air Conditioner
Electrical System:
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CIRC – Circuit Breakers
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FUSE – Fuses
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60 LS – 60 Amps or Less
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100 A – 100 Amp Service
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150 A – 150 Amp Service
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200 + – 200 Amp Service
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OTHR - Other
Insulation:
Energy Features:
INTERIOR
Rooms / Areas:
Interior Features:
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BYBW – Bay / Bow Window
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BYCK – Balcony / Deck
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CATH – Cathedral Ceilings
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CATV – Cable Television Available
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CDCL – Cedar Closet
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CTIL – Ceramic Tile Floor
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CVAC – Central Vacuum
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FANS – Ceiling Fans
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FRPL – Fireplace
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HDCP – Handicap Equipped
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HDWD – Hardwood Floor
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HTUB – Hot Tub / Spa
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IBLC – Interior Balcony
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INTR – Intercom
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LNCL – Linen Closet
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PTRY – Pantry
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SAUN – Sauna / Steam / Hot Tub
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SECS – Security System
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SKYL – Skylight
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WBAR – Wet Bar
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WCST – Wood / Coal Stove
Flooring:
Appliances:
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COMP – Compactor
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CTRG – Countertop Range
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DISP – Garbage Disposal
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DRYR – Dryer
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DWSH – Dishwasher
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FRZR – Freezer
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GRIL – Indoor Grill
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MCWV- Microwave Oven
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NONE – None
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OTHR – Other
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RNGE – Range
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REFG – Refrigerator
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WASH – Washer
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WOVN – Wall Oven
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WTTR – Water Treatment
Utility Connections:
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EDRY – for Electric Dryer
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EOVN – for Electric Oven
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ERAN – for Electric Range
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GDRY – for Gas Dryer
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GOVN – for Gas Oven
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GRAN – for Gas Range
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ICE – Icemaker Connection
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WASH – Washer Hook-Up
TERMS / DOCUMENTS / DISCLOSURES
Terms:
Documents / Disclosures:
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CRTR – Certified Treated (lead paint)
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Disc Decl – Seller Disclosure Declaration
Available
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Ld Pt – Lead Paint
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Lead Paint present – Yes / No / UNKN (unknown) /
CRTR (certified treated)
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SDF – Seller Disclosure Form
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UFFI – Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation
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Warranty – Warranty Available
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