The fashion trends of housing

Yes...Just as mood rings, poodle skirts, loin cloths and Van Halen t-shirts.

And just like fashion, homes are built in a certain style that can be reflective of the time period.

And just as those styles go out of style and are replaced by the next big thing, they come back into style at a later date.

Cases in point (this is just a small example):

First, there was Spanish Colonial
Then there was Victorian
Then there was Pre-war craftsman
Then there was Mid Century
Then there was Mid-Century modern
Then there was Ranch house
Then there was 80's Contemporary
Then there was Victorian Revival
Then there was Spanish Revival
Then there was Mediterranean
Then there was Craftsman revival
Then there was...

And we just finished the craftsman revival...that was when all the craftsman houses were bought up, renovated, and sold for immense profit because that was the trendy architectural style.

And now what is beginning to get very trendy is the mid-century/mid-century modern style of home.

Some features you may find in a mid century/mid century modern home:
-Simple tile counter-tops (Usually laid in diagonal patterns)
-Wood beam ceilings
-Usually single story and 1200-2500 square feet
-Wood panel walls (Yes...they are coming back!!!)
-Modern, simple lines
-Very little adornment
-Low pitched roofs
-Stucco, wood, or better yet, adobe siding
-Large, expansive windows and doors

So...if you can predict the trends, you can stay on top of the best possible return on any real estate investment! People are willing to pay more to be fashionable!