Do You Agree Or Disagree?

A realtor friend sent me this today.

What do you think? Did they hit the mark or miss it?

5 Things Buyers Want in New Homes Now

by HOOKEDONHOUSES on MARCH 12, 2010

There’s an interesting article on MarketWatch touting the must-have features buyers are demanding from new homes now.  An annual survey reveals what is gaining in popularity among home buyers, and what is no longer as important. I thought it would be interesting to take our own little survey to see if you agree–or disagree–with some of their findings. What would be important to you in a new house, and what could you live without?

1. Large Kitchens with Islands. Kitchens are still the best place to spend your design dollars. They’re one room that buyers aren’t willing to downsize. Paul Cardis, CEO of AVID, says granite countertops are a must for move-up buyers and buyers of custom homes, but for others “they are on the bubble.”

How important is a large kitchen with an island to you?

• A must-have!
   47%
• Would be nice, but not necessary.
   45%
• Low on my list of priorities.
   7%

Closed

Total Votes: 1,298

poll by twiigs.com

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2. Home Offices. People say they’d rather have a study than a formal dining room.

How important is a home office to you?

• A must-have!
   43%
• Would be nice, but not necessary.
   39%
• Low on my list of priorities.
   17%

Closed

Total Votes: 1,273

poll by twiigs.com

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3. First-Floor Master Bedrooms. This used to be most important for people who didn’t have young children living at home. Now it’s becoming more popular across the board.

How important is a first-floor master bedroom to you?

• A must-have!
   33%
• Would be nice, but not necessary.
   24%
• Low on my list of priorities.
   41%

Closed

Total Votes: 1,277

poll by twiigs.com

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4. Outdoor Living Rooms. The survey shows that even people living in colder climates like Canada are spending more time outdoors and want their homes to accommodate them.

How important is an outdoor living space to you?

• A must-have!
   43%
• Would be nice, but not necessary.
   38%
• Low on my list of priorities.
   17%

Closed

Total Votes: 1,245

poll by twiigs.com

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5. Soaker Tubs. Losing popularity in the bathroom: whirlpool tubs. Gaining: oversize showers with seating.

How important is it to have a soaker tub in your bath?

• A must-have!
   34%
• Would be nice, but not necessary.
   30%
• Low on my list of priorities.
   35%

Closed

Total Votes: 1,265

poll by twiigs.com

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Are there features in a new home that would be more important to you than any of these listed here? What would they be?

We are still on the fast track.  Fun, fun, FUN things a’comin!

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Is There A New Babe In Your Family?

Is there anything sweeter than a new baby in the family? We often lament that they do not come with owner’s manuals. Well they also don’t come with a pre-assembled nursery. However, Restoration Hardware has made it really easy for us.

Have you seen their new nursery and children’s line? I am more than mildly obsessed. Enjoy browsing these images and get inspired about the arrival of the newest blessings in your family.

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And now for our bigger friends. Look at that sophisticated, scaled down furniture. Have you ever!