Top 10 Must-Have Features in Today’s New Homes
Posted on Mon, Jan 25, 2010
RISMedia reports:
"Americans want smaller houses and they are willing to strip some of yesterday's most popular rooms-such as home theaters-from them in order to accommodate changing lifestyles, consumer experts told audiences at the International Builders Show."
So, here are the top 10 must-have features in today's new homes:
1. Large kitchens, with an island.
2. Granite countertops
3. Energy-efficient appliances
4. Home office/study.
5. Main-floor master suite.
6. Outdoor living room.
7. Master suite soaker tubs.
8. Stone and brick exteriors.
9. Community landscaping
10. Two-car garages.
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