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REAL ESTATE: Buying a house or apartment 1



These exercises will help you practice vocabulary associated with buying or selling your house or apartment.


1. Which ________ are your looking in?
  vicinities
  neighborhoods

2. Can I take a look at the ________?
  floor plan
  floor diagram

3. We'd like to buy a new house, but first we'll have to talk to a bank about ________ it.
  finding
  financing

4. I'm sorry, but the price is not ________.
  negligible
  negotiable

5. We're looking for a house with three ________.
  bedrooms
  sleeping rooms

6. I'm sorry but that's a little out of our ________.
  price limit
  price range

7. If we want to buy this house, we'll have to take out a ________.
  mortgage
  credit

8. Most people agree that it's better to buy than ________.
  to rent
  to purchase

9. One of my good friends works in real estate. He's a real estate ________.
  agency
  agent

10. Let me think about it. I'll ________ tomorrow.
  let me know
  let you know



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Conversation questions

Here are some questions you can use in a conversation about buying a house or apartment.

What is the asking price, and is it negotiable?
(Helps you understand the current market value and room for negotiation.)

How long has the property been on the market?
(Gives insight into whether the house has been listed for a while, which may impact negotiations.)

Are there any recent renovations or upgrades?
(Important for understanding the current condition of the home and if any work has been done recently.)

What is the neighborhood like?
(Knowing about the local community, amenities, and safety can influence your decision.)

What are the property taxes, and have they changed recently?
(Helps you estimate ongoing costs of owning the house.)

What is the age of the roof, HVAC system, plumbing, and electrical systems?
(These are key components that can be costly to replace or repair.)

(It's important to know about any potential problems before committing.)

Are there any homeowner association (HOA) fees or restrictions?
(Some properties are governed by HOAs, which can add fees or impose rules.)

What is the average utility cost for the property?
(Helps you gauge the long-term cost of living in the home.)

Why is the current owner selling the house?
(Understanding the reason behind the sale can provide valuable context for your decision.)

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