Samson would like to purchase a newly built home that is close to good schools for his children. He locates a two-story property that features a brick and wood façade. A kitchen and family room are located on the first floor. Multiple bedrooms are contained on the second floor. What property style best describes the house being considered by Samson?

The question describes a colonial style home — one of the most popular styles homes in the United States. Answer Ranch is only one story. Answer Contemporary refers to a wide range of homes built in recent decades. The contemporary style tends to feature open floor plans and concentrate on simple forms, free of elaborate ornamentation. Answer Walk-up refers to a multi-story apartment complex that doesn’t contain an elevator, and thus is the least appropriate of the answer selections.