15 Most Popular Home Styles in the US

Factoring in weather, local materials, and preference, home styles vary greatly across the U.S. Some regions of the country are home to unique housing types, but other home building styles are popular throughout the U.S. Housing market platform Redfin put together a list showing which styles are the most popular, with some including ranch style homes, Cape-Cod Style houses, cottage-style houses, and modern houses, among other types of homes. 

Dating back to 1932, the ranch-style home grew in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, and is still popular today. The iconic ranch architecture features a simple, single-story floor plan, low-to-the-ground look, often with an open layout and occasional basement. This style of house typically has a smaller yard, attached garage, and a low-pitched roof. The ranch-style home typically features large windows and sliding glass doors, encouraging an indoor-outdoor living style. A ranch can also be called a ‘rambler,’ depending on which region in the country you live in and local terminology. 

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