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Understanding Terms Used to Describe Ranch Homes
When you read real estate ads you'll notice that the most common term used to describe a house is probably the word "ranch."

The term ranch originally referred to one story rectangular homes that became popular as people moved to the suburbs, where larger lot sizes allowed home owners to spread out on one level rather than build multi-story homes.

This gallery helps you preview some of the many ranch styles you'll see when you shop for a home.

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