CS3 – Residential Property Features

Lesson Notes

Time Stamps:

0:26 Types of Property condition

4:06 Types of Houses

7:32 Types of Amenities

13:09 Types of Sidings

16:45 Types of Flooring

19:20 Types of Fences

22:50 Types of Roofing

 

Property condition provides an analysis of a building or facility to help establish a buyer’s risk due to the physical condition of the facility. The analysis includes architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems and elements. 

 

Coverage

• Types of property conditions
• Types of houses
• Types of amenities
• Types of sidings
• Types of flooring
• Types of fences
• Types of roofing materials

 

Boarded Property

• Is the process of installing boards on the windows and doors of a property to protect it from storm damage; to protect unused, vacant, or abandoned property; and/or to prevent unauthorized access by squatters, looters, or vandals. While short-term boarding up is associated with protection from storms or in case of a broken window, long-term boarding up is most often associated with unoccupied buildings and may form part of property preservation of foreclosed properties. 

 

Poor Condition

Homes that are in need of repairs are often referred to as homes in poor condition, distressed real estate.

Fair Condition

Lacks of maintenance and/or minor repairs are needed to bring it into average condition. Repairs are needed. These properties can be financeable in their current state but may not qualify for VA (Veterans Affairs home loan), FHA (Federal Housing Administration loan), or some other finance options. 

Average Condition

Maintained and evidence of typical wear and tear for age and neighborhood. Any deferred maintenance can be quickly and cheaply resolved and is mostly cosmetic in nature. Some upgrades are typical in the market. These properties are fully financeable in their current state. If the interior is viewed, the appliances are of adequate functionality.

Excellent Condition

Well-maintained and upgraded and/or quality building materials. These properties are fully financeable in their current state. If the interior is viewed, the appliances are up to date and are of high quality. Many upgrades. Modern.

 

Types of Houses

• SFR (Single Family Residential)
• Mobile Home
• Single Wide
• Double Wide
• Multi-Family

 

SFR (Single Family Residential)

A free-standing residential building. A single-family residence (SFR) is the most common type of home listed in the MLS. Also known as single-family detached. This means the home is a stand-alone structure with its own lot intended for one family. Single-family residences differ from condominiums, townhomes, cooperatives, and multi-family homes, which are all attached residences.

Mobile Home (Tiny House)

A mobile home (also trailer, trailer home, house trailer, static caravan, residential caravan) is a prefabricated structure, built in a factory on a permanently attached chassis before being transported to the site (either by being towed or on a trailer). Used as permanent homes, or for a holiday or temporary accommodation. They are left often permanently or semi-permanently in one place, but can be moved and may be required to move from time to time for legal reasons.

Mobile homes come in two major sizes, single-wides and double-wides. Single-wides are 18 feet (5.5m) or less in width and 90 feet (27m) or less in length and can be towed to their site as a single unit. Double-wides are 20 feet (6.1m) or more in width and are 90 feet (27m) in length or less and are towed to their site in two separate units, which are then joined together. 

Single Wide

Double Wide Mobile

Multi-Family Residential

Also known as a multi-dwelling unit or MDU, is a classification of housing where multiple separate housing units for residential inhabitants are contained within one building or several buildings within one complex. 

 

Special Features

Types of Amenities

• Swimming pool (In ground / Above ground)
• Fireplace
• Outdoor kitchen
• Deck
• Patio
• Porch
• Garage
• Carport
• Walk-in closet

 

In-Ground and Above Ground Pool

Above ground pools are constructed steel or polymer structures installed above the ground with waterproofing PVC membrane overlaying the walls and floor, creating an impenetrable surface to hold water.

In-Ground Pool

Most in-ground pools are made of either concrete (gunite or shotcrete), vinyl or fiberglass with concrete being the most popular, according to The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP)

Electric Fireplace

An electric fireplace is an electric heater that mimics a fireplace burning coal, wood, or natural gas. Electric fireplaces are often placed in conventional fireplaces, which can then no longer be used for conventional fires. 

Wood / Conventional FP

It is a structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire. Fireplaces are used for the relaxing ambiance they create and for heating a room. A fire is contained in a firebox or firepit; a chimney or other flue allows exhaust to escape. 

Outdoor Kitchen

An outdoor kitchen is a place outside of the house where one can cook, prepare a meal, and easily clean up afterward. There is some heating element to the area such as a stove, a cooktop, a grill, or even a pizza oven.

Deck

In architecture, a deck is a flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors; often elevated from the ground, and usually connected to a building. The term is a generalization of decks as found on ships.

Patio

A patio is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved. In Australia, the term is expanded to include roofed structures similar to a pergola, which provides protection from sun and rain.

Porch and Screened-In Porch

A Porch is a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.

A Screened-In Porch is a type of porch or similar structure on or near the exterior of a house that has been covered by window screens in order to hinder insects, debris, and other undesirable objects from entering the area inside the screen. 

Garage (Attached / Detached)

Attached: An attached garage is attached to the house. You drive in your garage and have access to the house through the garage. The attached garages can be on the side, the back, or the front. 

Detached: A detached garage is separate from the house, usually at the back. You have to physically walk out of the garage to the home. 

Carport

A carport is a covered structure used to offer limited protection to vehicles, primarily cars, from rain and snow. The structure can either be free-standing or attached to a wall. Unlike most structures, a carport does not have four walls and usually has one or two. 

Walk-In Closet

A storage room with enough space for someone to stand in it while accessing stored items. A closet in a bedroom is built into the wall. It may be closed by curtains or folding doors, where clothes can be stored folded on shelves.

 

Types of Sidings

• Wood
• Vinyl
• Brick
• Concrete
• Block

Siding or wall cladding is the protective material attached to the exterior side of a wall of a house or other building. Along with the roof, it forms the first line of defense against the elements, most importantly sun, rain, snow, heat and cold; thus, creating a stable, more comfortable environment on the interior side. The siding material and style can also enhance or detract from the building’s beauty. There is a wide and expanding variety of materials to side with, both natural and artificial, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Masonry walls do not require siding, but any wall can be sided. However, walls that are internally framed, whether with wood or steel I-beams, must always be sided.

 

Wood Siding

Wood siding is popular because of its natural beauty and appearance. Wood also provides some insulation value, is easy to paint or stain, and is typically easy to install. Some consumers also appreciate the fact that wood is a renewable source and many consider it to be the more environmentally friendly among common siding materials. 

Vinyl Siding

It is a plastic exterior siding for houses and small apartment buildings; used for decoration and weatherproofing; imitating wood clapboard, board, and batten or shakes; and used instead of other materials such as aluminum or fiber cement siding. It is an engineered product, manufactured primarily from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin.  

Brick Siding

Brick siding is also called veneer brick (or brick veneer), which clearly distinguishes it from solid brick construction. A newer species of brick veneer, often called “thin brick,” is made of thin brick faces (down to about ½-inch thick) that are installed much more like ceramic tile than traditional building brick. 

Concrete Block

A concrete masonry unit (CMU) is a standard size rectangular block used in building construction. CMUs are some of the most versatile building products available because of the wide variety of appearances that can be achieved using concrete masonry units.

 

All About Houses

Types of Flooring

• Laminate flooring
• Wood tile
• Tile flooring
• Carpeted flooring

Flooring is the general term for a permanent covering of a floor, or for the work of installing such a floor covering. Both terms are used interchangeably, but floor covering refers more to loose-laid materials. Materials almost always classified as flooring include carpet, laminate, wood, and tile.

 

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is a multi-layer synthetic flooring product fused together with a lamination process. Laminate flooring simulates wood with a photographic applique layer under a clear protective layer. The inner core layer is usually composed of melamine resin and fiberboard materials. 

Wood Tile

Wood flooring is any product manufactured from timber that is designed for use as flooring, either structural or aesthetic. Wood is a common choice as a flooring material and can come in various styles, colors, cuts, and species. 

Tile Flooring

A tile is a thin object usually square or rectangular in shape. Tile is a manufactured piece of hard-wearing material such as ceramic, stone, metal, baked clay, or even glass; generally used for covering roofs, floors, walls, or other objects such as tabletops. 

Carpeted Flooring

A carpet is a textile floor covering, typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. The pile was traditionally made from wool, but since the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon, or polyester are often used as these fibers are less expensive than wool.

 

Types of Fences

• Wrought Iron Fences
• Wood Fences
• Aluminum Fences
• Vinyl Fences
• Farm Fences
• Chain Link Fence

A fence is a structure that encloses an area, typically outdoors, and is usually constructed from posts that are connected by boards, wire, rails, or netting. A fence differs from a wall in not having a solid foundation along its whole length. Alternatives to fencing include a ditch.

 

Wrought Iron Fences

It is a semi-fused mass of iron with fibrous slag inclusions (up to 2% by weight), which gives it a “grain” resembling wood that is visible when it is etched or bent to the point of failure. Wrought iron is tough, malleable, ductile, corrosion-resistant, and easily welded.

Wood Fence

A wood fence can be easily shaped to give properties character and individuality. You can choose from dozens of styles, including linear post-and-rail and crisscrossing lattice, as well as myriad picket patterns and post-cap designs. You can also stain the wood to make it pop out or recede from the landscape as either a vibrant or subtle frame from what’s behind it. 

Aluminum Fence

An aluminum fence is a fence constructed primarily out of the element Aluminium. Due to the metal’s low density and ability to resist corrosion, it has become a popular choice as a lightweight, durable fence and railing structure. Aluminum fencing is used for both commercial and residential use. 

Vinyl Fence

A synthetic fence, plastic fence, vinyl, or PVC fence is a fence made using synthetic plastics, such as vinyl, polypropylene, nylon, polythene ASA, or from various recycled plastics. Composites of two or more plastics can also be used to increase the strength and UV stability of a fence.

Farm Fence

In agriculture, fences are used to keep animals in or out of an area. They can be made from a wide variety of materials, depending on terrain, location, and animals to be confined.

Chain-Link Fence

A chain-link fence is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized or LLDPE-coated steel wire. The wires run vertically and are bent into a zig-zag pattern so that each “zig” hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each “zag” with the wire immediately on the other.

 

Types of Roofing

• Shingles Roofing
• Metal Standing Seam Roof
• Wood Shake Roof
• Concrete Clay Tile Roof

A roof is the top covering of a building, including all materials and constructions necessary to support it on the walls of a building or on uprights. It provides protection against rain, snow, sunlight, extremes of temperature, and wind. A roof is part of the building envelope.

 

Shingles Roofing

Roof shingles are roof covers consisting of individual overlapping elements. These elements are typically flat, rectangular shapes laid in courses from the bottom edge of the roof up, with each successive course overlapping the joints below. 

Metal Standing Seam Roof

Standing seam metal roofing is defined as a concealed fastener metal panel system that features vertical legs and a broad flat area between the two legs. It’s also described as having raised seams, or vertical legs that rise above the level of the panel’s flat area. 

Wood Shake Roof

Wood shingles are thin, tapered pieces of wood primarily used to cover roofs and walls of buildings to protect them from the weather. Historically, shingles were split from straight-grained, knot-free bolts of wood.

Concrete Clay Tile Roof

Clay tile is produced by baking molded clay into tile. Installation methods depend on the nature of the tile being installed; that is, whether it is two-piece, one-piece, interlocking, or flat. Concrete tiles are made of portland cement, sand, and water in varying proportions.

 

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