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What home features are most popular in your state?

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Realtor.com did a post about the different types of features favored in different parts of the country & in different states. I had to laugh as here in Illinois we are a steadfast bunch - give us that basement & BRICK. The more b-r-i-c-k the better & the bigger the basement the more storage for our 'stuff'. They didn't make the brick connection in this article but I can say with certainty that people here want some type of 'fireproof stuff' on the front or surrounding thier homes. It can be brick or various type of stone but whatever is quarried is just as ok as the good old fireproof brick.

Think it's a throwback from the Chicago Fire?  I think it's competely true as most homes are at least 50% or more brick in the city of Chicago itself.

Interesting to see what's popular in different states. You can scroll down & then hover to see what is popular in each state.

 

 

 

 

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Comments (6)

Sophia Lin
Intero Real Estate Services - Sunnyvale, CA
Sunnyvale CA Real Estate Specialist

Hi Lyn, Very interesting about the brick!  Over here in California, particularly in Silicon Valley, I'm finding that being close to top rated schools, new updated kitchen and updated bathrooms, wide open living space and ample light are pretty close to the top of the list over here :)

Aug 19, 2015 01:36 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sophia:  Said granite counters were in 10% of listings in CA. Sounds about right for most areas.

Aug 19, 2015 03:06 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Roof, walls and heat neat!

Aug 19, 2015 03:24 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Open floor plans are big here.  

Aug 19, 2015 04:41 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Very funny Andrew!

Carla:  Here too but add brick & a basement.

Aug 19, 2015 04:51 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good Tuesday morning Lyn. Brick veneer siding is popular in upper end properties here.

Aug 31, 2015 06:45 PM