Here in New England, we’re no stranger to the Cape Cod-style home. But where does the iconic architecture come from?

The tiny house's exterior is a little different from the norm and inspired by traditional Cape Cod architecture, with cedar shakes cladding, an asphalt roof, and three decorative dormers.

"We hosted double open houses on that weekend we listed ... is really nice and there are big bedrooms in the house with rear dormers," she said. "It has nice-sized bathrooms, and high ceilings ...

Morgan Hughes mhughes@thestate.com Residents in a historic Columbia neighborhood are finally going to see new houses go up where for years there have been vacant lots. Four new cottages will soon ...

One of the oldest houses in the region ... Common renovations include opening up the ceiling, adding dormers or additions, and taking down walls for open floor plans. For many, the goal is ...