* assum. fin. - assumable financing
* dk - deck
* gar - garage (garden is usually abbreviated "gard")
* expansion pot'l - may be extra space on the lot, or possibly vertical potential for a top floor or room addition. Verify actual potential by checking local zoning restrictions prior to purchase.
* fab pentrm - fabulous pentroom, a room on top, underneath the roof, that sometimes has views
* FDR - formal dining room (not the former president)
* frplc, fplc, FP - fireplace
* grmet kit - gourmet kitchen
* HDW, HWF, Hdwd - hardwood floors
* hi ceils - high ceilings
* In-law potential - potential for a separate apartment. Sometimes, local zoning codes restrict rentals of such units so be sure the conversion is legal first.
* large E-2 plan - this is one of several floor plans available in a specific building
* lsd pkg. - leased parking area, may come with an additional cost
* lo dues - find out just how low these homeowner's dues are, and in comparison to what?
* nr bst schls - near the best schools
* pvt - private
* pwdr rm - powder room, or half-bath
* upr - upper floor
* vw, vu, vws, vus - view(s)
* Wow! - better check this one out.