A multi-story home where the master suite is located on the main floor while the secondary bedrooms are primarily located on the upper floor.

Acronym for Multiple Listing Service, the vehicle by which a real estate agent advertises a property for sale to other agents, and indirectly to the public at large.

Mold is a dangerous fungus that can form in damp and wet areas of the home.  Heavily infested materials need to be removed and others need to be cleaned and restored with a comprehensive remediation process.

A residential floor plan layout that eliminates or minimizes walls and doors such as combining the kitchen, living room, and dining room into a single area.

A home remodeling effort that involves adding a second floor.

Basic repairs on a property necessary to make it livable.

To change the layout and floor plan of a property to rearrange a kitchen, remove or add walls, add bathroom, or change the exterior facade.

To replace the major components in kitchens, baths, and other areas. Often includes new wiring, plumbing, windows, roof, and HVAC system.

An acronym for Real Estate Owned by a bank (mortgage) holder after foreclosure.

Returning an item to its original condition.  In real estate, this term is usually limited to historically designated homes or specific items (such as a front door or wood fireplace mantle).