While certain areas of the world only build specific styles of houses and some parts of America emphasize one over other potential homeowners should understand the differences between the 4 major styles of homes and better consider the pros and cons features and which might best serve their specific needs best. Each of these has both advantages and disadvantages both overall as well as for individual needs goals and priorities.
1. Colonial: Traditionally in most areas of the United States colonial-style houses are the most popular and garner the highest selling and resale prices. Although the disadvantages might be not wanting to climb steps as well as the added energy cost, and for some such a large house, the advantages for many outweigh these. Colonial homes have layouts that generally flow well and separate the living areas, where the bedrooms (or most of them) are separated from, the so-called common areas! Traditionally a center – hall colonial comes with 4 bedrooms (although there are many variations etc) 2 or generally more bathrooms a living room dining room and full kitchen and usually a full basement. They are usually relatively simple to modify and customize.
2. Ranch houses: The principal advantage of this style of house it has one floor and one does not need to climb steps. It means all the rooms are usually on one floor and thus those who don’t want to or have difficulty climbing steps are attracted to ranch houses. However, they also require more land to have the same interior space, and thus some need to consider these potential limitations. Houses with more land etc, are often the most suitable for a larger ranch house but one should understand these come in various sizes, etc.
3. Split – level: Sometimes the terrain and the land benefit a split – level house. These homes generally use the half-floor open – style designs, focused on walking in on one floor walking down or up to additional housing rooms, etc. Some do not like this layout and these generally are somewhat less popular.
4. Splanch: Splanch houses, are hybrid – types combining certain features of a ranch house with others related to the split – level house.
The central rule of real estate is there is generally a house, for anyone, who wants one. Smart home buyers consider the advantages and disadvantages carefully and understand which is best – suited to their specific needs and requirements.
