Midwest: Contemporary ranch, bungalows, lots of shutters, colors of taupe, very straightforward, honest, and some might call plain but what those living in the midwest like--the heartland of our country. Very Americana names for floor plans such as Heritage.

Northwest: Very near to California but the home styles aren't at all alike. This is surprising since so many Californians retire to Washington state. These homes appear more like a rugged version of the Northeast style. Dark colors, woodsy, more plain as if trying hard to not look like their flashy neighbor. Some Northeast touches are dormers, bay windows and faux brick trim.

Arizona: Distinguished by their use of stone--large chunks decorating the stucco sidings. Of course, as expected in very hot areas, Spanish-tiled roofs.

Texas: Texas has its own distinguished subtle western-look style. I saw use of stonework combined with painted accents using the rich colors of leathery western saddles. Another look was of stark white stucco combined with black-hat colored shingle roofs. The names of the floor plans show Texans love of their countryside with names of local wildflowers and trees.

Well, of course, this has all been just for fun. No one would decide to move somewhere just because they liked the architectural style of the homes--or would they?