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If you can imagine a storybook cottage straight out of a fairytale, then you have a good idea of what a Tudor home looks like. Tudor homes originated in England during the Tudor period (between 1485 and 1603) and ranged from smaller cottages to larger country manor homes.

“You know you are looking at a Tudor home when it has a steeply pitched roofline, all brick exterior, stucco accents with wood patterns, and arched doorways,” says Sandra Shurling, broker/owner at Re/Max in Greensboro, GA. “Also, the enormous chimney is a must in a Tudor home—not only was it used to heat the home but to also make a statement.”

Tudor homes are quaint and cozy and can still be found throughout the U.S. For historic home enthusiasts, there’s lots to love about Tudor homes. Here’s a little background on this classic architectural style.

A brief history on Tudor homes

Tudor architecture reflects a style that became popular in Europe during the reign of Henry Tudor VIII.

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While kitchens and bathrooms tend to be the focus of homeowners’ renovation dollars, designer Jenny Marrs from HGTV hit “Fixer to Fabulous” says there’s one room you should not overlook if you’re hoping to truly relax at home: the bedroom, of course!

This busy mom of five, who’s been making over homes around Bentonville, AR, with her husband, Dave, is well aware that getting a good night’s sleep isn’t as easy as it should be these days. This might be why she’s teamed up with sleep aid supplement Natrol to help spread the word on turning our bedrooms into warm, relaxing retreats.

Read on for details that might inspire you to see your own bedroom’s potential in a whole new light.

What’s your and Dave’s bedroom design like?

Our home was built in 1903, so I wanted our room to be pretty simple and classic. We have what I call car siding on the wall. I try to incorporate some of those historic elements, and it’s painted a soft, creamy white. Then Dave built all of our furniture. So we have a wooden headboard, we have wooden side tables, and then a little dresser. I had Dave build it with drawers because I love drawers.

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A California home renovated by HGTV stars Heather Rae and Tarek El Moussa popped up on the market recently.

Their modern Mediterranean in Long Beach was just sold for $1,635,000. It was listed in January at $1,699,900.

This home was featured on the second episode of the couple’s new series, “The Flipping El Moussas.” On the show, Tarek works on flips with his new wife, Heather Rae, a real estate agent on the Netflix reality show “Selling Sunset.”

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The announcement follows the resignations of former Long & Foster Companies President and CEO Jeff Detwiler and former Long & Foster Real Estate President Boomer Foster, which were made public at the beginning of this week.

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A Colonial that was relocated from Lexington, MA, to New Canaan, CT, is the oldest property on the market this week on Realtor.com®.

The spacious home boasts a central chimney extension through the roof in a T shape, a “hallmark of the earliest Colonial period,” according to the listing. The 4-acre property also includes a two-car garage and a barn.

Other vintage dwellings to hit the market this week include a Greek Revival estate in Virginia, a Rhode Island riverfront gem, and a New Jersey townhouse that survived the Revolutionary War and later hosted Ernest Hemingway.

Scroll down for a full look at this week’s 10 oldest homes.

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When it comes to choosing the right mortgage for your home purchase, there are many factors to consider, including the interest rate, terms of the loan, qualifying criteria, and finding the best possible lender for your needs.

For those who meet the eligibility requirements, a USDA loan is a smart option since most of these loans can be 100% financed, requiring low or no down payments.

Just like any other mortgage seeker, however, individuals thinking of trying for a USDA loan should shop around, comparing various lenders by asking them lots of questions. Here are some topics to hit to help you figure out if a particular lender is right for you.

1. Does your company offer USDA loans?

First off, homebuyers should check that the lender they’re considering working with actually offers USDA loans, since not all do.