Shotgun characteristics
1.Built in crowded cities
2.Long
3.small

Victorian characteristics
1. More than one level
2. Wrap around porch
3. Genrally built with light colors

Log House Characteristics
1. Built out of logs
2. Steep roof
3. Exposed cealing inside

Spanish Characteristcis
1.Clay roof
2. Light exterior walls
3. Arched porched area infront

Salt Box Characteristics
1. Steep back roof with
2. Gets it name from a cracker box
3. Roof helps with cold winters

Duplex  Characteristics
1. Can fit two owners
2. Mirrored
3.Often includes a basement and a steep roof

Farmhouse Characteristics
1. Allways two stories
2. Generally uses gables on the roof
3. Allways partial or wrap around porch

Ranch Characteristics
1. Low pitched roof
2. Wide over hang
3. Built on a flat lot not sloping

Cape Cod Charateristics
1. Dormers
2. Steep Roof
3. Cheeper than a 2 story

 Bi Level Characteristics
1.Built on flat lot
2.At least three levels
3. Somtimes built on sloping lot