Single Family Home
When most of us talk about a MLS listing Home , we're referring to a free-standing,
single-family residence. There is also such thing as a duplex house -- a free-standing MLS listing
structure divided into two, connected, single-family units.
The main defining characteristic of a house MLS listing, besides its free-standing nature, is the
breadth of ownership responsibility taken on by the buyer. The owner of a house owns the building
itself, as well as the land, and is responsible for all upkeep associated with those areas,
including lawn and landscape maintenance, painting, repairs and real estate taxes.
Sometimes, MLS listing houses may be grouped together in a definite community that has shared
spaces, such as a pool or playground. These home owners pay a fee to a home owners' association,
which maintains the shared spaces and may provide such services as lawn care, landscaping, and
security. The home owners' association sets rules and regulations for the community, some even
pertaining to the aesthetic appearance of the houses.