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Understanding Common Architectural Styles as You Shop for Your New Home

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Last week we discussed buying an older home with character, but what does that mean? Let’s take a refresher on the most common architectural styles you’ll find in homes throughout the U.S. Colonial Colonials are one of the most common homes styles in the country, especially in the Northeast, where they first found traction in…

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Meet the Maker: Jim Morgan

TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Susan Kalergis In our “Meet the Makers” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand…these makers enrich our communities and color the landscape…

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Meet the Makers: Erin Till & Sarah Grinter

In our “Meet the Makers” series, we’ll introduce you to local personalities from each of the towns where Nest offices are located. In our technology driven world, it’s nice to meet people who are still physically making tactile things by hand. These makers enrich our communities and color the landscape of our towns. For this installment, we visit two…

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Architectural Quiz

Test your Architectural knowledge! How many of these housing styles are you familiar with?  Colonial, Cotswold Cottage, Victorian, Modern, Craftsman… Here are some telltale features to look for: Victorian When we use the term Victorian, we are actually referring to a specific time period known as the Victorian Era (1840–1900). During the British reign of…

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