{"id":47999,"date":"2020-08-31T15:26:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T22:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=47999"},"modified":"2020-08-31T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T22:26:57","slug":"a-simple-guide-to-popular-home-architecture-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/a-simple-guide-to-popular-home-architecture-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Architecture Styles: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve heard that classic refrain about a home\u2019s desirability: location, location, location. But begin your home search and you\u2019ll quickly discover that location, while important, isn\u2019t everything. Unless you\u2019re an avid DIYer<\/a> who is excited by the idea of doing an extensive renovation<\/a>, home architecture style matters.<\/p>\n\n\n

Often, buyers will be willing to make concessions like moving to the suburbs if it means getting their dream, move-in ready home. So, what style is your dream house<\/a>? Unless you\u2019re well-versed in home architecture, words like \u201ccraftsman<\/a>,\u201d \u201cCape Cod,\u201d and \u201cMediterranian\u201d probably don\u2019t mean much. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here to help. Here is a handy infographic illustrating the most popular home architectural styles and what they mean so you know what to expect when you\u2019re browsing listings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Now that you have a high-level understanding of the different home architectural styles, take a look at homes for sale near you<\/a> to find that best suites you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve heard that classic refrain about a home\u2019s desirability: location, location, location. But begin your home search and you\u2019ll quickly discover that location, while important, isn\u2019t everything. Unless you\u2019re an avid DIYer who is excited by the idea of doing an extensive renovation, home architecture style matters. Often, buyers will be willing to make concessions like moving to the suburbs if it means getting their dream, move-in ready home. So, what style is your dream house? Unless you\u2019re well-versed in home architecture, words like \u201ccraftsman,\u201d \u201cCape Cod,\u201d and \u201cMediterranian\u201d probably don\u2019t mean much. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here to help. 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