August 15th, 2009 | 
Author: The first thing to notice about any house you’re considering is its style. Is it a Victorian or a contemporary? Is it on one level, or does it have two or more floors?
To me the only really important question you ask yourself about style is whether you like the way the house looks in its particular setting. If only to be able to read the listings, though, you should have a working knowledge of the principal styles you might come across during a typical home search. You’ll find the most common types illustrated in the appendix.
The architectural style of a house, however, is no indicator of its material qualities. So if a particular house looks all right to you and suits your basic needs in terms of location, size, and price, it’s time to get beyond style and consider a few much more important questions: Is the house structurally sound? Are the systems in good working order? Will the house work for you?
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