Residential Buildings

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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Minimum Property Standards HUD FHA Loans Residential Buildings Housing Code Compliance Real Estate Regulations Safety Standards

Minimum Property Standards (MPS) are basic structural and safety requirements established for residential buildings constructed or financed under programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These standards ensure that homes are safe, sanitary, and secure for occupants.

January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Stick-Style or Carpenter Gothic House

Stick-Style Carpenter Gothic Architectural Styles 19th Century Architecture Residential Buildings Historical Homes Victorian Architecture Exposed Framing

A Stick-Style or Carpenter Gothic House is a nineteenth-century architectural style characterized by its exposed framing members, steep high roofs, complex silhouettes, diagonal braces, and extensive gingerbread trim.