Friday, January 30, 2009

Some Homebuyer Trends

Some interesting trends reported recently from the National Association of Home Builders show.

Flooring – hardwood replacing carpet

Kitchens
Granite counter tops are slowly becoming less desirable among buyers who are moving toward lower maintenance products

Top 5 kitchen wants – Walk-in pantry, Island work area, special use storage for appliances, built in microwave, drinking water filtration.

Desk areas going away going away in favor of larger desk/message center in or near the family room where eyes can be kept on kids at computer.

Skylights are definitely a thing of the past.

Top Decorative Features Ceiling fans, built-in shelving, window seats

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