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What’s YOUR House Style?

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Real Estate Agent with Boardman Realty Minnesota License#90858

Acreage two story home in Ham Lake by Teri Eckholm REALTOR

 
One of the most difficult things for some home buyers to decide is what style of home they want to buy. Sure you’ve got the three bedrooms, two and a half bath and 2 stall attached garage down but architectural style isn’t always something a buyer thinks about until after seeing a home or two.
 
Looking at listings on the internet, a home buyer is able to view the images of many types of homes. Some will have descriptions like, ranch, contemporary or bungalow. But many buyers have know idea of what these styles are...heck, some real estate agents will misuse the terms too!
 
I just came across this awesome tool for home buyers! It is an Architectural Guide to Residental Homes  The guide defines with drawings and descriptions what 33 popular styles of homes look like and the history of that design. Home buyers who review this information will have no trouble determining whether a saltbox or Tudor is their favorite style when their REALTOR® asks!

 
Looking for that perfect Craftsman, Prairie or Tudor home? 
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Teri Eckholm. REALTOR with Boardman Realty, is a native Minnesotan who has lived and worked in the Minneapolis St Paul metro all of her life. She specializes in lakeshore homes, acreage properties and first time home buyers but assists anyone making a move in the north and east Twin Cities metro.

If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give Teri , a call or visit her website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report She specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

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Comments(3)

Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA
Good resource! I agree that so many (buyers and agents) don't really know one style from the next - our MLS has a field where style can be listed, but it seldom is used. Seems like many buyers figure out the styles they DON'T like quickest!
Jan 27, 2013 05:28 AM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Nancy--I think they took it out of our MLS fields because if it was used, it was often wrong. It's a great tool for agents but can give homebuyers a better way to describe what they want when starting their home search too!

Jan 27, 2013 05:38 AM
Pat & Wayne Harriman
Harriman Real Estate, LLC (203) 672-4499 - Wallingford, CT
Broker/Owners, Wallingford CT Real Estate

Great info, Teri! We try to ask buyers that question up front; if they don't know what they want, how are we gonna find it? I'd seen that site before but forgot all about it.

Jan 27, 2013 05:43 AM