What we really want in a home

Today’s buyers want more features in their homes and, given our 24/7 lifestyles, they mostly involve relaxation.

According to the National Association of Home Builders' annual consumer preferences survey, “must-have” features include decks, patios and homesites with trees. Walk-in pantries, islands/work space, solid surfaces, built-in microwaves, and designated storage areas were tops in the kitchen, while linen closets, separate showers and whirlpool tubs were important in bathrooms. Overall, buyers also want more storage in a new home – and lots of it – in every room of the house, including the garage.

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[Construction Orlando]

Storage is the concern of many homeowners that's why whenever they would avail renovation or remodeling services, expect a demand for a bigger closet, basement and the like.

[widefoc.us]

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[nashville condos]

I love these “must-have” features.... but the price??? it will be enormously high... which is not acceptable these days with our unstable economy...

thanks for the post though..

[Smithfield]

It's really funny. Things that used to be luxuries, AC, garages, master bedrooms, are now minimum necessities for homes. We're a pampered people.

[Robert Schott TeamConnect]

I take out a lot of buyers and room sizes are on the top of their list. The 10x10 rooms just don't cut it. Min rooms should be at least 12x12.