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Single-Family Residence
Updated
January 19, 2023
The most prevalent house listed in the MLS is a single-family dwelling (SFR). This term refers to a residence that is a stand-alone structure with a lot meant for a single-family. Condominiums, townhouses, cooperatives, and multi-family homes are linked properties, but single-family homes are not.
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