Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Trends for Homeseekers

A recent survey of real estate agents revealed the latest trends in what homeowners are seeking in a home:

  • 93% indicated their clients showed interest in having a room specifically to use as a home office;
  • 44% of real estate said they have had clients requesting a home theater in their new home;
  • 26% said clients have wanted an exercise room;
  • 18% had clients wanting an arts & crafts room;
  • 8% said clients have wanted a music studio.

It hasn't been all about the indoors however; homeowners are seeking ways to make better use of their outdoor space and have shown interest in outdoor kitchens and fire pits. Even outdoor "great rooms" that incorporate a living room, dining room and kitchen are seen as trends for the '08.

What's your fancy in new home? Let us know in the Comments. Whatever it may be, a Prudential Burroughs & Chapin Realty professional can help you find it!

Statistics and trends provided by the JELD-WEN Real Estate Agent Community Trends survey, American Society of Landscape Architects, and Real Trends.

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