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International Home Style

Initiated by European architects–such as Mies van der Rohe–in the early 20th century, this is the style that…

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Greek Revival Home Style

This style is predominantly found in the Midwest, South, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions, though you may spot…

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Gothic Revival Home Style

The influence of English romanticism and the mass production of elaborate wooden millwork after the Industrial Revolution fueled…

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Georgian Home Style

Befitting a king–in fact, the style is named for four King Georges of England–Georgian homes are refined and…

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French Provincial Home Style

Balance and symmetry are the ruling characteristics of this formal style. Homes are often brick with detailing in…

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Federal Home Style

Ubiquitous up and down the East Coast, Federal-style architecture dates from the late 1700s and coincided with a…

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Dutch Colonial Home Style

This American style originated in homes built by German, or “Deutsch” settlers in Pennsylvania as early as the…

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Creole Home Style

The Creole Cottage, which is mostly found in the South, originated in New Orleans in the 1700s. The…

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Craftsman Home Style

Popularized at the turn of the 20th century by architect and furniture designer Gustav Stickley in his magazine,…

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Contemporary Home Style

You know them by their odd-sized and often tall windows, their lack of ornamentation, and their unusual mixtures…

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Colonial Home Style

America’s colonial period encompassed a number of housing types and styles. However, when we speak of the Colonial…

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Bungalow Home Style

These narrow, rectangular one and one-half story houses originated in California during the 1880’s as a reaction to…

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Art Decor Home Style

The 1925 Paris Exhibition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs launched the Art Deco style, which echoed the Machine Age…

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Cape Cod Home Style

Some of the first houses built in the United States were Cape Cods. The original colonial Cape Cod…

Interest Rates Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: With interest rates hovering at near historic lows, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been, and how much they’ve changed over time. According to Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are currently hovering near a five-decade low.…

The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying Process

After over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate. Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research at Zillow, explained in a recent article: “A year ago, a combination of a government shutdown, stock market slump…

The Many Benefits of Aging in a Community

There’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking about grandchildren or lamenting the fact that our eyes aren’t as good…

Tasas de interés durante el tiempo [infografía]

Algunos aspectos destacados: Con las tasas de interés rondando cerca de mínimos históricos, ahora es un gran momento para mirar en dónde han estado, y cuánto han cambiado con el tiempo. Según Freddie Mac, las tasas de interés hipotecarias están actualmente rondando…

El concepto erróneo #1 en el proceso de compra de la vivienda

Después de más de un año de moderación de los precios de la vivienda, parece que la apreciación del valor de la vivienda está a punto de re acelerar. Skylar Olsem, Directora de Investigación económica de Zillow, explicó en un artículo reciente:…

Los muchos beneficios de envejecer en una comunidad

Hay consuelo en estar cerca de personas que comparten intereses, metas y desafíos en común. Esa comodidad en una comunidad no disminuye con la edad, en realidad se profundiza. Ya sea hablando con orgullo de los nietos o lamentando el hecho de…