Architectural Styles of Real Estate

Different architectural styles are what make real estate so attractive to so many. Houses can range in all types, sizes and shapes. Some neighborhoods can have many different architectural styles and some may only have a few. When looking to buy real estate it is important to understand the different types of architecture.
A Cape Cod is usually rectangular in shape and have a pitched gable roof. Often times the roof has a small over hang. The exterior is usually wood siding or stucco. Chimneys are usually located on the side. Garages are usually detached and rarely have front porches. When men returned home from WWII this home became very popular, as it was easy to produce in suburban areas.
Colonial styles included, colonial revival, Georgian colonial revival, Spanish and Dutch revivals. Colonial Revival homes are usual large with at least two stories. Dark shutters on the outside of the home as well as wooden columns usually painted white. The Georgian style had pair chimneys, one on both sides, as well as five windows across the front of every story. This was often favored by the well to do. Dutch Revival is easily identified by the fact that they have a very distinctive gambrel roof and the front door maybe a Dutch door, divided horizontally.
Victorian is the term that describes many styles built in the 1800s to early 1900s. They are identifiable by their elaborate trim work and other ornamentation on the home. Other typical ornamentation includes a pair of columns and elaborate wright iron along the rooftop. The Folk Victorian is the more affordable version of the Victorian style. They are usually characterized by steep gable roofs and a front porch.