Looks like smaller might be wiser. We want smaller houses and are willing to strip some of yesterday’s most popular rooms (i.s. those very lightly used home theaters) to accommodate changing lifestyles. Cost-effective architecture, open interior spaces, and green from the ground up are top concerns. Paul Cardis, CEO of AVID Ratings Co., conducted an annual survey of home-buyer preferences and abstracted these top ten feature favorites!
1. Large Kitchens, With an Island
2. Energy-Efficient Appliances, High-Efficiency Insulation and High Window Efficiency
3. Home Office/Study
4. Main-Floor Master Suite
5. Outdoor Living Room
6. Ceiling Fans
7. Master Suite Soaker Tubs
8. Stone and Brick Exteriors
9. Community Landscaping, With Walking Paths and Playgrounds
10. Two-Car Garages
Read the rest of this Yahoo Finance article to learn more about the top ten!
Very nice blog. I didn’t read the entire yahoo article, but have to disagree with must have #7 Master Suite soaker tub, much rather have either an outdoor hot tub or an extra large shower, unless the soaker tub comes with a cleaning person!