As you browse 30A real estate listings, you'll most likely see more than a few that say "patio home." But what is a patio home, and is its ownership any different than any other type of home? Here's what you need to know. What's a Patio Home? Surprisingly, when a home is called a patio home, the term doesn't have anything to do with its porch. Instead, a patio home is one that's attached to other, similar homes - a lot like a condo or townhome would be. They're architecturally similar to both of those types of homes... but patio homes are typically one or one-and-a-half stories high. … Continue reading...