Tudor Style:Tudor homes seem reminiscent of childhood fairy-tale castles. They became popular in the U.S. in the 1920s and '30s, then again in the '70s and '80s. Characteristics: -- Steeply pitched roofs with wide gables and massive chimneys -- Brick and stucco cladding, combined with stone trim and door surrounds -- Tall, narrow, casement windows with multiple panes -- Larger Tudors feature wood and stucco half-timbering