What They Mean By It ???  or how to read some listings ....  ( :  

Spacious - Average
Charming - Small
Comfortable - Very small
Cozy - Very, very small
Low maintenance - No lawn
Walk to stores - Nowhere to park your car
Prestigious - Expensive
Bright and sunny - Venetian blinds not included
Townhouse - Former tenement
Modern - 30 to 40 years old
Contemporary - At least 15 years old
Sprawling ranch - Inefficient floor plan
Natural setting - Forget about planting, the deer will eat everything
Secluded setting - Far away
Executive neighborhood - High taxes
Near houses of worship - Fanatical denomination next door
Park-like setting - A tree on the block
Unaffected charm - Needs painting
Starter home - Run down
Hurry! Won't last - About to collapse
Much potential - Grim. Steer clear unless you have a lot of money, see "Ready to Rehab." 
Unique city home - Used to be a warehouse.
Daring design - Still a warehouse.
Sophisticated - Black walls and no windows. See "Architect's Delight."
ONE-OF-A-KIND - Ugly.
You'll love it - No, you won't.
Must see to believe - An absolutely accurate statement

And much, much more - Nothing else comes to mind