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Which Homes Do Home Buyers Want Most?
In 2010, home buying trends demonstrated that most homebuyers want smaller homes. The ideal house is now 1,000-1,999 square feet; down from 2,400 square feet five or ten years ago. Most people also want to live in the suburbs in a safe area. They look at the upkeep of homes and lawns to determine whether a neighborhood is safe. Home buyers want big backyards and prefer shopping and other amenities that are easily accessible to where they live. The trend is also towards larger eat-in kitchens and away from formal dining rooms. Home buyers want a home office rather than a formal dining room. Many home buyers also want gardens and desire an eco-friendly home with energy saving features and appliances. Most sought after features of new homes Most current homebuyers want large kitchens with islands, smaller garages and central air conditioning. They also favor custom designed walk-in closets and state of the art refrigerators and dishwashers. Appliances, windows and insulation that save energy are also high on the list of most wanted features in new homes. Home buyers want their master bedrooms on the first floor and prefer large bathtubs rather than whirlpools. For many home buyers, a good location ... more

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