by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | A-E, PropertyPedia
An egress window is a window designed to provide a safe emergency exit from a room and a means of entry for emergency responders. Building codes commonly require egress windows in bedrooms and habitable basement spaces to ensure occupants can escape in the event of a...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | K-O, PropertyPedia
Mello-Roos is a special tax assessment levied on property owners within designated community facilities districts (CFDs) in California. Established under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, the tax was created to help local governments finance public...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
G-Flats, short for Granny Flats, is a colloquial term commonly used to describe an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)—a smaller, self-contained residential unit located on the same property as a primary residence. A granny flat may be attached to the main house, converted...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | P-T, PropertyPedia
SNOTS, an acronym for Space Not Otherwise Specified, is a real estate and appraisal term used to describe an area within a building that does not fit neatly into standard room classifications. Such spaces may include lofts, bonus rooms, alcoves, flex areas, finished...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
A FROG, short for Family Room Over Garage, is a finished living space located above a home’s attached or detached garage. The term is commonly used in residential real estate listings, particularly in the United States, to describe a versatile room that can...
by Ethan Atkinson | Jun 17, 2026 | F-J, PropertyPedia
Interim occupancy is a period during which a purchaser is permitted to occupy a property before legal title is formally transferred. Most commonly associated with newly constructed condominiums, interim occupancy begins when the unit is ready for possession but the...
