On the market
When something becomes available to buy
Asking price
The price at which something is offered for sale initially
Ins and outs
Pros and cons
Experience things firsthand
Experience things for yourself
Homeowners association (HOA)
Neighborhoods organized into an association to make sure the roads, street lights work, etc work properly
Landscaping
Plan where to put plants and flowers
Real estate agent
Professionals who help other people buy and sell homes
Sellers’ market
When there are too few homes for sale but many buyers
Square feet
Length (in feet) x width (in feet) = area in sq. ft.
Multiple listing service (MLS)
Online services for people wanting to buy or sell a home
Terms
Things included in a contract, such as interest rates, period of time, etc.
Flooring
Different materials on their floor, e.g., wood or carpet
To ask around
Ask to other people for advice
Patio
A place you can sit outside but that still has a floor and ceiling