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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®



ARCHITECTURE COACH

An exclusive column devoted to teaching you about residential architecture styles and trends.

 

 

2007

High-Tech Homes  Warm up with sensible tips on how to market your listings’ fireplaces. Learn the correct vocabulary, the different styles, and what fireplaces reveal about a home’s architecture.
12/01/2007

Fireplaces: A Hot Home Feature  Warm up with sensible tips on how to market your listings’ fireplaces. Learn the correct vocabulary, the different styles, and what fireplaces reveal about a home’s architecture.
10/01/2007

Log Home Living  It’s more than just an architectural style; it’s a mindset. Learn about the wide array of log homes available today and what choices buyers of these homes now have.
09/01/2007

Home Design for Everyone  Universal design elements, such as wider doorways, step-free entrances, and decorative grab bars, are a draw for buyers both young and old.
08/01/2007

 

Bathing Beauties: Bathrooms Become Spa-like Retreats  Improve the bathroom and you improve the odds that a buyer will fall in love with the home.
07/01/2007

  

What's Cooking in the Kitchen  From authentic vintage examples to more modern inspirations, Capes are still giving families a comfortable and attractive place to call home.
06/01/2007

  

Cozy Cape Cods  From authentic vintage examples to more modern inspirations, Capes are still giving families a comfortable and attractive place to call home.
05/01/2007

  

Informative Ceilings  Don’t forget to pay attention to the ceilings of your listings — they give important clues about the home’s style and history.
04/01/2007

  

Landscaping That Sells  Just as a beautiful frame can turn a photograph into a work of art, the right landscaping can turn a home into a showplace.
03/01/2007

  

Fabulous Prefab  Clean, modern designs, and affordable pricing make factory built houses an appealing option for buyers.
02/01/2007

  

Make Your Windows Shine  The shape, size, and style of windows are a big factor in a buyer’s decision to make an offer. Learn the right terminology and get tips for making windows stand out.
01/01/2007

 

2006

 

Restore, Rehab, Renovate!  Buyers often look for a home they can change to suit their functional and aesthetic needs. Here’s what you need to know to help them reach their goals.
12/01/2006

  

Get on Top of the Teardown Trend  When clients say they want to tear down and build from scratch, are you prepared to help them evaluate their options?
11/01/2006

  

Fortress in the Suburbs  Castle-like homes are popular with new-home buyers. But the style has dark roots in history.
10/01/2006

  

Spruce Up an Open House  Decorative molding adds elegance to any room. Learn about the various types and patterns of molding to pinpoint a home’s architectural roots.
09/01/2006

  

Light Done Right  Lighting can do wonders for the look and feel of a home, inside and outisde. Tips, design trends, and more.
08/01/2006

  

What Molding Says About Style  Decorative molding adds elegance to any room. Learn about the various types and patterns of molding to pinpoint a home’s architectural roots.
07/01/2006

  

How Cool is Central Air?  Learn how to properly promote a home's air conditioning system and overcome buyer objections.
06/01/2006 

What Style Is It?  Victorian? Craftsman? Art Nouveau? The style of a home isn’t always cut and dry. Your listing may have a little of everything.
05/01/2006
 
The Loft Goes Upscale and Suburban  They’re not just for artists anymore. Lofts appeal to buyers of all ages and incomes, fueling rehabs in cities and new construction in the suburbs.
04/01/2006
 
Wide Appeal of Wood Floors  Whether it's unfinished oak or prefinished parquet, wood flooring is a big selling point for any home.
03/01/2006
 
Southern Style in Any Home  Traditional homes of the Southern United States are inspired by classical details.
02/01/2006 

Townhouses Back in Vogue  After a brief decline in popularity, townhouses are attracting more homebuyers. Learn how this housing style emerged and why it’s seeing a revival.
01/01/2006
2005
 
The Perfect Porch  An ever-popular feature on buyers’ wish lists, porches offer the joy of sitting outdoors and bonding with the neighborhood.
12/01/2005
 
The Wright Stuff  Know what your buyers mean when they say they want a home with influences of the prolific 20th century architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
11/01/2005
 
All About Arches  Arches add interest to any façade and provide important hints to the architectural style of the home.
10/01/2005
 
Homes That Save Buyers Money  Appeal to earth-friendly buyers by calling attention to all of your listing’s energy-saving features.
09/01/2005
 
Brick, Stucco, and Siding, Oh My!  Exterior finishes provide clues to the architectural style of your listings.
08/01/2005
 
The Beauty of a Bungalow  Charming and practical, this architecture style inspires as much enthusiasm today as when introduced in the late 1800s.
07/01/2005
English Expressions  The influence of English architecture in America remains stylishly evident in homes all over the country.
06/01/2005
 
Architecture Coach:The House That Romance Built  The Romantic styles that dominated residential architecture in the United States before 1860 remain popular today in houses old and new.
05/01/2005
 
Farmhouses Leave the Farm  The Farmhouse design—which evokes self-reliance, hard work, and homey rewardscomfort—aren’t isn’t just found on farms anymore.
04/01/2005
 
Ranch Revival  Ranch houses appeal to baby boomers and first-time buyers for many of the same reasons.
03/01/2005
Dormers Shed Light on Design  Dormers contribute form as well as function and can help pinpoint what style a house might be.
02/01/2005
 
Crafted to Sell  The Craftsman style defines the term 'home sweet home' for buyers who appreciate simple pleasures.
01/01/2005
2004
The Power of Palladio   Let this 16th century architect help you close the deal.
12/01/2004  


Houses That Say Olé   Tempt prospective buyers with warm, inviting styles inspired by Spain.
11/01/2004
 
Understanding French Accents  Check your listings for these buyer-pleasing details inspired by France.
10/01/2004
 
Recognizing 'Artsy' Houses  Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and other ‘Artsy’ styles will tempt potential buyers.
09/01/2004
 
Victorian Character  Find out what features to look for when your buyers want a Victorian.
08/01/2004
 
The American Foursquare  Prospective buyers will want to give these simple homes a second look after you've pointed out their special features.
07/01/2004
 
Mail-Order Magic  Older homes from catalog companies are selling like hotcakes today—how can you tell if your new listing came “in the mail”?
06/01/2004
 
Cashing in on Colonials  Inspired by the houses of early settlers, colonial architecture expresses the American ideal of home.
05/01/2004
 
Floor Plans for the Future  The shape and pitch of the roof will reveal fascinating facts about the house.
04/01/2004
 
Roofs Tell the Story  The shape and pitch of the roof will reveal fascinating facts about the house.
03/01/2004
 
Window Watching  Regardless of the view, a home's windows can be an enticing selling point.
02/01/2004
 
Know the Style, Sell the House  When you describe the architecture of your listings, you help buyers appreciate their value. Begin with this simple checklist.
01/01/2004

 

 

  RESIDENTIAL STYLES
Learn how to identify dozens of architecture styles.

Art Deco
Bungalow
Cape Cod
Colonial
Contemporary
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Arches
Columns
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Molding
Roofs
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