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How to Read a Villa Listing

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Beware the villa listing with an overly optimistic description. Promising adjectives can be misleading, so approach each listing with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Buzzword: Beachfront
What It Could Mean: On the sand but separated from the water by a four-lane road

Buzzword: Cottage
What It Could Mean: Small

Buzzword: Comfortable
What It Could Mean: Old and well-worn

Buzzword: Waterfront
What It Could Mean: Set atop a cliff

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