Last August, the Fredellas moved into their new home, a six-year-old high ranch.

Seven years ago, when other local builders were putting up high ranches for less than $150,000, he was building large homes starting at $250,000.

They completely redesigned the exterior so there is no longer any sign of a high ranch; the house looks more like a Dutch colonial.

A high ranch was recently offered for $2,600.

Most single-family homes are high ranches and split-levels selling for $175,000 to $300,000.

By far the most common houses are three-bedroom high ranches and colonials.

They bought a high ranch in April 1991, just after their wedding.

Euell Realty recently sold a three-bedroom high ranch for $229,000.

A high ranch around the county, she said, "is going for $250,000, but there's new construction going for $500,000 to $750,000."

The house, a high ranch with a pool and a stream in back, was originally priced at $445,000.