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The Most, Least Desired Home Styles

Online views for real estate listings may provide insight into the architecture styles home buyers favor.

Americans love a ranch-style home, which is the most admired home layout in 19 states, according to a new study from American Home Shield. Researchers analyzed thousands of real estate listings across the country to identify which common home styles are most and least admired in the U.S.

Most desired home style in every state
Most desired home styles overall

Preferences in house style can differ significantly across the country. The study provides a further breakdown of the most popular home styles in the largest U.S. cities. 

Most desired home styles by city

Meanwhile, the least desired home styles appear to be shipping container homes and tiny homes, the study finds.

Least desired home styles
Least desired home styles by city

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