10 Home Features Buyers Want
Home designers and builders say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value.
In today's day and age it's all about family togetherness - casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces.
Here are the must-haves in new or re-sale homes:
1. Large kitchens with islands
2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows.
3. Home offices
4. Main-floor master suite
5. Outdoor living space
6. Ceiling fans
7. Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area
8. Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl
9. Community walking paths and playgrounds
10. Two-car garages, but three-car garages are even more desirable
CMG Home Loans - Toms River, NJ
I wish I had a 3 car garage! Heck, make it four.. never enough room for all the adult toys
Feb 01, 2010 04:15 AM
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
Good comments, and think oversized master baths should be on that list -- along with soaker tubs and oversized showers!
joan Cox
Metro Brokers - House to Home, Inc.
Denver, CO 80237
Feb 01, 2010 04:17 AM
Real Living Hagan Realtors | Pinehurst ~ Southern Pines, NC - Pinehurst, NC
Alicia, thanks for the post... I believe you re assessment of what buyers want is right on the money!
Feb 01, 2010 04:19 AM
THE DIGIORGIO GROUP /(303) 898 - GARY (4279) - Westminster, CO
REOptions LLC
Century 21 Harris & Taylor - Grants Pass, OR
Good blog Alicia. I think gas ranges and convection ovens should also be on the list. Like Robert, I wish I had a three or four garage too!
Feb 01, 2010 04:20 AM
THE DIGIORGIO GROUP /(303) 898 - GARY (4279) - Westminster, CO
REOptions LLC
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Feb 01, 2010 04:20 AM
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Alicia Lagarde-Craig
Realtor, New Orleans, LA
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