An exclusive column devoted to teaching you about residential architecture styles and trends.
May 2008
Conservatories: Bringing the Outdoors In
More than a space to raise plants, these glass-enclosed rooms are also a popular place for home owners to entertain and relax.
ARTICLE ARCHIVE
The Roof: Topping It All Off Every roofing material has its unique perks and drawbacks. Here’s a look at some of the most popular materials, and what you need to know to speak knowledgeably with clients.
05/01/2008
Buyers Rediscover Appeal of Kit Homes A new generation of home owners are drawn to the turn-of-the-century catalog homes, known for their solid construction and quality design.
04/01/2008
Stylish Outdoor Living Decks and patios give a home and yard an attractive, functional outdoor space.
03/01/2008
Perks of Radiant Heating
Heated floors for a cold day? To many buyers, that sounds too good to be true. Learn about the benefits of radiant heating and why it’s becoming such a sought after amenity.
Uncovering Ballroom Gems 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.
01/01/2008
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
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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.
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Cozy Cape Cods From authentic vintage examples to more modern inspirations, Capes are still giving families a comfortable and attractive place to call home.
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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 |
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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 |
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Fabulous Prefab Clean, modern designs, and affordable pricing make factory built houses an appealing option for buyers.
02/01/2007 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Fortress in the Suburbs Castle-like homes are popular with new-home buyers. But the style has dark roots in history.
10/01/2006 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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How Cool is Central Air? Learn how to properly promote a home's air conditioning system and overcome buyer objections.
06/01/2006 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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| 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 |
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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 |
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All About Arches Arches add interest to any façade and provide important hints to the architectural style of the home.
10/01/2005 |
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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 |
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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 |
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English Expressions The influence of English architecture in America remains stylishly evident in homes all over the country.
06/01/2005 |
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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 |
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Ranch Revival Ranch houses appeal to baby boomers and first-time buyers for many of the same reasons.
03/01/2005 |
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Crafted to Sell The Craftsman style defines the term 'home sweet home' for buyers who appreciate simple pleasures.
01/01/2005 |
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| 2004 |
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Houses That Say Olé Tempt prospective buyers with warm, inviting styles inspired by Spain.
11/01/2004 |
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Victorian Character Find out what features to look for when your buyers want a Victorian.
08/01/2004 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Cashing in on Colonials Inspired by the houses of early settlers, colonial architecture expresses the American ideal of home.
05/01/2004 |
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Roofs Tell the Story The shape and pitch of the roof will reveal fascinating facts about the house.
03/01/2004 |
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Window Watching Regardless of the view, a home's windows can be an enticing selling point.
02/01/2004 |
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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 |
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