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What's in and What's out

Mark Nash writes in the Colorado Realtor magazine a well worded article about what home buyers want and don't want and what the professionals should be paying attention to.

According to the latest issue of Colorado Realtor this is what home buyers are looking for:

In:

The housing correction
Online home valuation sites
Modular Housing
Sustainable Design - think holistic

Out:

"As is" equals the kiss of death
Buyer incentives - Cars shouldn't come with houses
Endless Open Houses
Over full price houses
Numerous tiny bedrooms

On the way out:

Hardwood laminate floors
Sellers who smoke in their homes

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Posted by Dena Stevens ~ Ecobroker ~So. Colorado Realtor on 01/29/2007 10:48 PM

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Originally posted at: Do the Right Thing. : What's in and What's out

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9 Comments on What's in and What's out

JAN

2007

Dena,.... this is some interesting pieces of information. I would definately agree with cars that come with houses. And buyers don't think anything of this. Do they have any idea of what they are financing??>??

JAN

2007

Speaking of modular homes have you seen the Platz Haus german modulars? We have one going up in four mile canyon (just west of Boulder) I believe it cost over 1 mil. But is sure is amazing!

Modulars have come a looooong way!. platz haus modular

Here's a blog abut it...

I absolutely love the photo by the way! Do you know who it is?

Jessica -The picture came to me via e-mail along with a dozen others. I just thought I'd use it- seemed appropriate. And as much as I usually dislike modulars they are getting so much better than they were. I picked up a glossy picture book on them once and was blown away.

Jeff - I've always wondered if people thought about the fact they are financing a Hyunda at 7% for 30 years. What the heck does that come out to? We had somebody near me start a neighborhood withnew but o ld fashioned modulars and cars came with them. About 90% went forclosure then HUD in 2 years.

Headed out:

1. Stainless Steel appliances

2. Granite counters

None too soon for either...

Dena, I have to agree with the "Hardwood laminate floors" they just make the house seem cheap when I see them.

JAN

2007

Dena,

Glad you shared the article and I wish I could put my hands on another recent article that tried to make the distinction between modular, manufactured, and trailer. In the same vein, I read last year about manufactured homes at more than 1 million in California.

Of course, I can understand types of countertops, appliances, floors being in or out. The home itself is another matter.

Jessica, that modular looks gorgeous but looks vulnerable. I think we need an ecobroker to tell us about its strength and stability.

Eloise

Excellent points Eloise! There are differences between them and I have a hard time remembering what is what. A trailer has a VIN number I believe.

FEB

2007

What will replace stainless and granite? And WOW that graphic, Dena...where''s the missing part? =)

The stats here in NC say what's in is GREEN for sure...the clients who are selling and moving int he area are builidign green homes...buyers coming in form out-of-state are insisting on green-builts...the trend is on

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