July 2015 - Mike Pugh

Return of the Rambler Ranch House

by Mike PughHome Trends July 29, 2015July 29, 2015No Comments

The ranch home (or rambler, as they are often called) is enjoying resurgence in popularity as their simple design and function livability appeal to a wide range of buyers from young families to Baby Boomers. The rule of the ranch house started during Post-World War II California, when it began its eventual domination of the …

The Rise and Fall of the McMansions

by Mike PughHome Trends July 10, 2015No Comments

Are McMansions on their way out? Or will the desire for generous living spaces and bigger-than-life homes overcome the eco-conscious sensibilities of the millennial generation? The answers to these questions aren’t clearly defined at the moment. As Generation Y and millennial buyers begin expanding their families and enter the housing market their desires and expectations …