Are you sometimes confused by the terms you read in real estate ads and listings?  It's okay, you're among friends here.  You can admit it.  I will attempt to clarify many of the common real estate terms used specifically in the Niagara marketplace.  Today, we will examine detached and semi-detached, as well as condominium and freehold.

When the word "bungalow" is used in Niagara, it has a much different meaning than when it is used in California, the Southern United States, or elsewhere around the world.  Let's examine this terminology, and see what is the difference between a bungalow style home, and a ranch style home.

Perhaps the most stressful thing to deal with when buying or selling a home is a crack in the foundation.  Contrary to some opinions, there are no perfect homes for sale in Niagara, or elsewhere.  Some cracks are indeed worrisome, while others are not a threat in any real way.  Let's take a look deeper into this touchy issue.

You read an ad for a home for sale in Niagara, and it says there are 3 + 1 bedrooms, and 2 + 1 baths.  What does this really mean?  Let's take a look...