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What type of house do you like?

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I work with a lot of Colorado Springs first time home buyers, and I often ask them what type of floor plan they would like in a home.  When I ask the question, I often see a blank look in their face; and I realize that first time buyers really don’t know what type of floor plan they like or don’t like; consequently I thought it would be helpful to put together some information on advantages and disadvantages of different types of house floor plans.

Ranch houses

• Sleeping and work areas are on one level; eliminating the need for stairs climbing.  Can be well suited to baby boomers or seniors
• The exterior can be easy to reach and easy to maintain, although if it is built on a sloping lot with a walk-out basement, it can be more challenging to maintain
• Can be more difficult to provide privacy, since the house is on one level
• Takes more space to accommodate the same gross living area
• More expensive to build

Two Story - has a living space on two separate floors, stacked on top of each other

• Living and sleeping areas are separated, providing more privacy and better sound insulation
• Economical to build, requires the smallest footprint
• Second floor bedrooms are considered more safe than ground level bedrooms
• Climbing steps can definitely be a disadvantage 

Tri-level - consists of three levels, each separated by a half-flight of stairs

• Doesn’t have the longer staircases in a two story
• Privacy and contained sound; as the floors separate living and sleeping space
• Climbing steps can definitely be a disadvantage 
• Rooms and traffic flow can seem chopped up
• Economical to build, requires a smaller footprint

Bi-Level – Entry level is half-way between upper and lower level

• Privacy and contained sound; as the floors separate living and sleeping space
• Climbing steps can definitely be a disadvantage 
• Rooms and traffic flow can seem chopped up
• Economical to build, requires a smaller footprint
• Rooms and traffic flow can seem chopped up
• Lower level is a basement, and some owners don’t consider this living space

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Tags: 2 story house, Bi-levels in Colorado Springs, Colorado springs first time home buyer, floor plans, home buyer tips, ranch house, tri-level house

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