Practice vs. Theory One of the biggest areas of confusion in residential real estate is, “exactly what constitutes a legal bedroom?” In particular, to be a legal Bedroom, does the room have to have a closet? The short answer: it depends on the local city’s code requirements (some require it, some don’t). MLS Guidance However,...Read More

Technical vs. Functional Definition Test your knowledge of residential real estate by answering this question: Who defines what constitutes a legal bedroom? A. The county where the home is located; B. The city where the home is located; C. The local multiple listing service (MLS); D. The listing agent representing the Seller. Answer:  “A.” or...Read More