| In an article just released, according to Market | | | | pane windows in all shapes and sizes immediately |
| Watch, consumer experts told audiences at the Las | | | | save you money on heating and cooling costs |
| Vegas Home Builders Show that homeowners here in | | | | throughout the year. |
| the U.S want smaller homes and are more than willing | | | | 3. Home Office/Studies. |
| to downsize from the McMansions of the past few | | | | Homeowners are spending more time working from |
| years. Today buyers are ready to be authentic - | | | | home, and with the homepreneur trend growing |
| realizing how their families really live. | | | | people are opting for an extra space dedicated solely |
| Because of the uncertain times in this country staying | | | | to operating their home-based business. |
| home and nesting has become a booming business. | | | | It seems that many folks would rather have a home |
| It's important to find a sense of order from the | | | | office allocated and are willing to sacrifice a formal |
| chaos of the past years - and look to our homes to | | | | dining room if need be. |
| provide us with a sense of comfort, calm and | | | | 4. Main Floor Master Suite. |
| contentment. A more casual approach to family living, | | | | Access to the main floor is gaining in popularity. |
| entertaining and gathering is ranking high these days. | | | | Empty nesters and others, who no longer want to |
| Here are the top 5 "Must-Have" features in both new | | | | tackle stairs, prefer to have the master bedroom |
| and improved homes. | | | | and bath retreat on the main floor level of the home. |
| 1. Large Kitchens, With an Island. | | | | Immediate access to a gorgeous deck or patio |
| The kitchen is the heart of the home and takes on | | | | outdoors also creates added living space and |
| several roles throughout the course of the day. | | | | provides a quaint corner for morning coffee. |
| People love islands - it's where we prepare meals, our | | | | 5. Outdoor Living Space. |
| families gather, homework is shared, emails are | | | | People want to spend more time outside and need a |
| answered and our work is done. | | | | peaceful oasis to unwind. Outdoor living spaces |
| Kitchen islands provide the perfect surface for all | | | | naturally transition the interior to the exterior - |
| these tasks and more. If you have the space, include | | | | instantly expanding your living space. |
| an island in your kitchen plans. A great kitchen should | | | | Growing in popularity are wood-burning fireplaces, |
| yield a return on investment between 75 - 100%. | | | | casual seating areas, hot tubs and outdoor kitchens - |
| 2. Energy Efficient Appliances, Insulation and | | | | all of which add to the "vacation home" atmosphere - |
| Windows. | | | | and it's all in your back yard. |
| People want greener homes and product | | | | The remaining 5 "Must Haves" to incorporate into |
| manufacturers are making it easier than ever for us | | | | your home are: |
| to incorporate eco-friendly materials appliances and | | | | 6. Ceiling fans |
| windows into our lives. | | | | 7. Master suite soaker tubs |
| Whether your appliances need to be replaced or | | | | 8. Stone/brick exteriors |
| you're purchasing for your new and improved home, | | | | 9. Community landscaping |
| Energy Star appliances lead the way. Double and triple | | | | 10. |