nc new homes: New Homes with Fireplaces Hits 23 Year Low
- 02/23/11 03:08 AM
Fireplaces Disappearing in Today's New Homes Fireplaces can be practical, as a backup source for heating when there's no electricity or gas. Fireplaces can be romantic, as a cozy gathering place on a wintery evening. But for close to the majority of new homeowners, fireplaces aren't even in the picture. According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes built without a fireplace reached 49% in 2009, the highest percentage since 1975.
In 1990, 66% of new homes included a fireplace. After that, the trend began to shift away from fireplaces. The graph shows the trend since 1995.
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nc new homes: New Homes: Top 10 Most Requested Features
- 11/30/10 10:51 PM
Top 10 New Home Features in NC New Homes What most buyers want from new home builders The most requested new home design features for NC new homes focus on efficiency in everyday living. A survey of more than 11,000 home buyers showed a clear indication that the things that matter most are these 10 top new home features: 1. Walk In Closets Today's NC new home builders are installing more walk-in closets. Organized storage space is seen as an essential even in NC new homes with less square footage than in recent years. 2. Energy Efficient Appliances Home-made meals cooked on … (6 comments)
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Fireplaces Disappearing in Today's New Homes Fireplaces can be practical, as a backup source for heating when there's no electricity or gas.
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