Finance Your Washington Real Estate Investment with a Hard Money Loan
Real estate investors who are familiar with common – and popular – house styles have a leg up on the competition when looking for investment properties.
The Seattle-metro region is home to a variety of house styles. Single family homes are defined by different features: roof, siding, windows, decorative elements. Test your architectural knowledge with our easy-reference checklist!
Common Pacific Northwest Home Styles
Queen Anne (1880s-1900) Steeply pitched, irregular roof. Decorative ornamentation. Turrets and towers. Bay windows, multiple gables and dormers. Large, front-facing gable. Single story, wrap-around porch.
Craftsman Bungalow (1900-1920) Low-pitched, gabled roof; wide, overhanging eaves. Decorative, exposed gable brackets. Large, covered front porch under the roofline (sometimes enclosed) supported by square columns. Exposed natural material (river rock) and handcrafted stone or woodwork.
Tudor Revival (1920s-1930s) Steep, gabled roof. Decorative half-timbered/stucco or brick. Paned, casement windows.
Split-level (1950s-1970s) Low, pitched roof. Staggered floor levels with two sets of stairs. Entrance on middle floor; daylight basement; basement level with garage/driveway. Large picture window.
Seattle Box Foursquare (1900-1940s) Low angled hipped roof. Boxy frame. Off centered entrance under covered porch supported by blocky columns. Four rooms per floor. Two-and-a-half stories with a third story central dormer. Extended second floor bay windows. Large bay window on the main floor.
Modern Box (2008-present) Flat roof (sometimes featuring rooftop deck). Box frame. HardiePlank siding. Large windows.
Some dwellings draw on different architectural trends or styles and don’t neatly fit into any one category. And housing styles will continue to evolve.
Whatever you choose, invest in a quality-built, well-maintained home for the best return on your real estate dollar.
Get an Easy Qualifying Washington Hard Money Loan
Every real estate venture requires financing. If you’re short on cash, give our lending team a call. We work with investors throughout Washington State to provide private money real estate loans when traditional lending sources say no. Our hard money loans are based on your available equity – not your credit history. Complete our easy online loan request or call Gregory M. Russell at 1-888-477-0444 today.