Author: Mike Hunter
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Saltbox style house is distinctive and loved.
Saltbox Colonial House Style is another variation of early Colonial or Cape Cod style houses, the practical and simple saltbox was often a single room deep. Given that often a dozen or more people crowded into these early homes, colonists soon began looking for practical ways to expand living space. Adding a single-story lean-to shed… Read more
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Split-Level style makes a great starter house.
Split-Level House Style was made popular in the 80’s and 90’s and are still being built today. Realtors often confuse them with multi-level houses and raised ranches, but there should be no confusion, as there really is a distinct style that really determines a split. Here it is: if you walk up a half level… Read more
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Log Style houses are rare in Sudbury. Few good logs left.
Log style homes are very rare in the Metrowest Boston area. Contrary to what TV reenactments lead us to think, there was not enough time for the early settlers to build log homes before the harsh weather of winter settled in, so they lived in wigwams, crude huts and pits covered with boards. The log… Read more
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Zip Code 01776 – Home of the Colonial Style House
Colonial House Style is big in Sudbury, never would have figured. Colonials are a direct offshoot of the Cape style and are distinguished by: their rectangular, symmetrical design with bedrooms on the second floor; double-hung windows featuring small, equally sized panes; windows framed by shutters; elaborate cornice moldings over the windows; a protruding stone entry with… Read more
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Cape Style Houses aren’t originally from Cape Cod.
Cape Style houses came from England. Who would have ever thought? English colonists, who came to the States in the late 1600’s brought the cape style home with them. Their original designs were adapted to the local climate, family size and natural materials and have become this great 1 to 1.5 story home. Capes are known… Read more
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Painted Ladies? Our Victorian house style is a playful style but the color palate is so Yankee inspired.
Victorian House Style developed and was quite popular from the end of the civil war to the early 1900’s. These homes are most commonly two or more stories with steep roof pitches, turrets and dormers. Porches are often large with turned posts and decorative railings. Decorative gable trim, corbels, and a variation of exterior finishes… Read more
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You think real estate closing costs are confusing?
Here’s a list that explains real estate closing costs in layman’s terms. I’ve also tried to identify who pays what and who’s making you pay it . This is for Massachusetts, your state may differ. Contact Mike Hunter at 978-580-1069 to learn more about how we can help you Sell with Confidence. Read more
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Don’t they only have ranch style houses out West?
They were inexpensive to build, could be built on conventional foundations with basements or slabs of solid concrete without basements, and could be mass-produced quickly. Read more
