Home designers and builders speaking at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don’t have lasting value.
“It's all about family togetherness – casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces," says Carol Lavender, president of the Lavender Design Group in San Antonio.
Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, which conducts an annual survey of buyer preferences, identified these must-haves in new homes:
1. Large kitchens with islands
2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances
3. Superinsulation, and high -efficiency windows
4. Home offices
5. Main-floor master suite
6. Outdoor living space
7. Ceiling fans
8. Soaking tub in the master suite and an oversize shower with a seating 9. Stone and brick exteriors
10. Community walking paths and playgrounds
11. Two-car garages, but three-car garages are even more desirable
Source: MarketWatch, Steve Kerch (01/30/2010)
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