NEWSLETTER - APRIL 13, 2006
CREIG SAYS...
Dear Friend:
At long last, Spring is here. The birds are singing, the flowers are in bloom, and the sun shines longer each day. The Spring also brings with it many great housing opportunities. Buyers have an abundance of choices available to them ranging from condominums to multi-million dollar properties to newly built homes.
If you are ready to buy a home, our Team of real estate professionals is ready, willing, and able to help you find the home of your dreams. Contact us today and you could be in your new home by Memorial Day!
Wishing you and your family a happy holiday weekend!
Best regards,
Creig Northrop
2006 UNSUNG HEROES CHOSEN
Each year, choosing 12 finalists from among the many amazing Howard and Caroll County high school student nominees is difficult, as each and every nominee contributes so much to their schools, peers, and communities. The 2006 Unsung Heroes will be named at a private ceremony on May 3rd.
We appreciate the outpouring of nominations we received from principals, teachers, coaches, administrative staff, counselors, and parents. Your continuing participation and support allows us to continue to recognize the many outstanding students in our community.
INSIDER TIPS
UNDERSTANDING REAL ESTATE ADS
With the Spring housing market heating up, many people are considering the purchase of a home. Once potential buyers have decided to buy a home, the fun begins - deciding the type of home they want, the price they can afford, and the features they would like in their home.
For most people, interpreting real estate ads can be a challenge. What do all those abbreviations mean? you wonder. To help unlock the mystery of real estate ads, we have compiled a list of abbreviations and terms to help "break the code" so you can find out what those ads really mean.
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
A/C = air conditioning
BA = bathroom
BD or BR or BDRM = bedroom
BLDG = building
BSMT = basement
CAC = central air conditioning
CATH = cathedral
CNTRS = counters
DET. = detached
DR = dining room
FB = full bath
FLR or FLRS = floor/floors
FP or FPL = fireplace
FR = family room
GAR = garage
HB = half bath
HDWD = hardwood
ISL = island
KIT = kitchen
LG or LRG = large
LL = lower level
LR = living room
LUX = luxury
LVL = level
MBA = master bathroom
MBR or MBD = master bedroom
ML = main level
MSTR = master
OFC = office
PRIV or PRVT = private
RM = room
RR = rec room
SL GL = sliding glass
SQ FT = square feet
TH = townhouse
VAULT = vaulted ceiling
W/D = washer/dryer
W/O = walkout
W/UP = walkup
w/ = with
YD = yard
COMMON TERMS
Built-ins = built-in bookshelves
Cathedral = Ceiling that meets in a reverse "V" at the top
En Suite Bathroom = integrated bathroom
Gourmet Kitchen = kitchen with a double wall oven
Jack & Jill = dual entry bathroom
Suite = bedroom with a separate sitting room
Vaulted = ceiling that is slanted at an angle on one side only
We hope the above lists are helpful and offer some clarity when searching for a home.
THE NORTHROP TEAM IN THE COMMUNITY
We realize how important it is to give back to the communities in which we work and live. Each year, The Northrop Team supports a variety of local organizations and non-profits, in addition to hosting our own Team events. We are proud to be part of the following upcoming events:
OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING...
"The free use of the moving truck was a big plus – this was a great service provided by Creig Northrop!"
~ Douglas & Roberta Barkley
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