The new style of single family house: what’s your thought?

[lepetitangel]

After seeing all the new development, we see many single family houses nowadays(in Del Sur, 4S Ranch, Pacific Highland Ranch, etc) do not have their individual garage in the front yard anymore. Instead, the garage is located at the back of the house, and leaving just courtyard space instead of a backyard.

Husband and I did not like it cuz we feel like if we’re gonna own a SFH, we want it to have its own garage with its own driveway. The newer SFH style makes everybody share the same drive alley when you get home.

I just want to know what most people think of this new style of SFH. I’m not particular about buying brand new home and am currently looking at re-sales. Would you say stay away from these types if I have enough money for the more traditional SFH that has a garage in the front with driveway and curb?

thanks.

[xtina]

this seems so simple to me. you are your husband both would prefer a driveway in the front of your house leading to your garage.

then get one.

[xtina]

this seems so simple to me. you are your husband both would prefer a driveway in the front of your house leading to your garage.

then get one.

[xtina]

this seems so simple to me. you are your husband both would prefer a driveway in the front of your house leading to your garage.

then get one.

[xtina]

this seems so simple to me. you are your husband both would prefer a driveway in the front of your house leading to your garage.

then get one.

[xtina]

this seems so simple to me. you are your husband both would prefer a driveway in the front of your house leading to your garage.

then get one.

[UCGal]

You act like this is a new trend. Go to older neighborhoods back east – lots of garages in the back on the shared alley. This was VERY common in the 50’s and older homes.

The movement back to this trend is so that the curb appeal, from the street can be better because you’re not showing your ugly garage/driveway – you’re showing the house.

In other words – do you want the world to see a big, wide 2-3 car garage doors… or do you want them to see a cute house.

Here in Cali, it might not fly… we love our cars, set our identity by our cars, want our neighbors to admire our fabulous cars…

[UCGal]

You act like this is a new trend. Go to older neighborhoods back east – lots of garages in the back on the shared alley. This was VERY common in the 50’s and older homes.

The movement back to this trend is so that the curb appeal, from the street can be better because you’re not showing your ugly garage/driveway – you’re showing the house.

In other words – do you want the world to see a big, wide 2-3 car garage doors… or do you want them to see a cute house.

Here in Cali, it might not fly… we love our cars, set our identity by our cars, want our neighbors to admire our fabulous cars…

[UCGal]

You act like this is a new trend. Go to older neighborhoods back east – lots of garages in the back on the shared alley. This was VERY common in the 50’s and older homes.

The movement back to this trend is so that the curb appeal, from the street can be better because you’re not showing your ugly garage/driveway – you’re showing the house.

In other words – do you want the world to see a big, wide 2-3 car garage doors… or do you want them to see a cute house.

Here in Cali, it might not fly… we love our cars, set our identity by our cars, want our neighbors to admire our fabulous cars…

[UCGal]

You act like this is a new trend. Go to older neighborhoods back east – lots of garages in the back on the shared alley. This was VERY common in the 50’s and older homes.

The movement back to this trend is so that the curb appeal, from the street can be better because you’re not showing your ugly garage/driveway – you’re showing the house.

In other words – do you want the world to see a big, wide 2-3 car garage doors… or do you want them to see a cute house.

Here in Cali, it might not fly… we love our cars, set our identity by our cars, want our neighbors to admire our fabulous cars…

[UCGal]

You act like this is a new trend. Go to older neighborhoods back east – lots of garages in the back on the shared alley. This was VERY common in the 50’s and older homes.

The movement back to this trend is so that the curb appeal, from the street can be better because you’re not showing your ugly garage/driveway – you’re showing the house.

In other words – do you want the world to see a big, wide 2-3 car garage doors… or do you want them to see a cute house.

Here in Cali, it might not fly… we love our cars, set our identity by our cars, want our neighbors to admire our fabulous cars…

[lepetitangel]

I didn’t know it’s actually an “old” trend as I haven’t really seen too many residential buildings in the East Coast.

I get that the house looks “cute” when you don’t see the garage…(depending how the garage is built and looks like). I guess after all it’s just preference.

I thought the reason why they’re bringing this back is so that the builder can build more homes in the same size lot of land. But I agree with you maybe some people prefer not seeing their driveway and garages.

[lepetitangel]

I didn’t know it’s actually an “old” trend as I haven’t really seen too many residential buildings in the East Coast.

I get that the house looks “cute” when you don’t see the garage…(depending how the garage is built and looks like). I guess after all it’s just preference.

I thought the reason why they’re bringing this back is so that the builder can build more homes in the same size lot of land. But I agree with you maybe some people prefer not seeing their driveway and garages.

[lepetitangel]

I didn’t know it’s actually an “old” trend as I haven’t really seen too many residential buildings in the East Coast.

I get that the house looks “cute” when you don’t see the garage…(depending how the garage is built and looks like). I guess after all it’s just preference.

I thought the reason why they’re bringing this back is so that the builder can build more homes in the same size lot of land. But I agree with you maybe some people prefer not seeing their driveway and garages.

[lepetitangel]

I didn’t know it’s actually an “old” trend as I haven’t really seen too many residential buildings in the East Coast.

I get that the house looks “cute” when you don’t see the garage…(depending how the garage is built and looks like). I guess after all it’s just preference.

I thought the reason why they’re bringing this back is so that the builder can build more homes in the same size lot of land. But I agree with you maybe some people prefer not seeing their driveway and garages.

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