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Among homebuyers who have become empty nesters, Reynolds is seeing a trend of designing new homes with two master bedrooms, one situated in its traditional second-floor location and another on the first floor for when the buyers anticipate they may have trouble climbing stairs. One buyer Reynolds worked with actually built a first-floor, walk-in closet … Read more

Buyers are also looking for homes that put them closer to the outdoors, she says. “People are now inviting nature to be part of the home in a whole host of ways,” says Boston. That means more buyers asking for screened-in porches. “These have really made their way back after being out of style for … Read more

Interior features that Boston says buyers are asking for include “pocket libraries” and other small, intimate tucked-away spaces that provide privacy and help break up the big, open floor plans of today’s most popular homes. “These cozy spaces are something we’re seeing a lot more interest in,” says Boston. “People still want open floor plans, … Read more

In Austin, Texas, Gail Boston, CRS, broker owner at Austin x Boston Properties, says many of her buyers are also focused on the environment. “I have a lot of clients who are specifically seeking green builders because there is such tremendous waste in construction,” she says. That eco-friendly mindset is also playing a role in … Read more

Going green, connecting to nature and creating cozy spaces are just a few of the trends CRSs are seeing in 2015. By Daniel Rome Levine Reprinted from The Residential Specialist. See the complete article >>> Many of Chen’s buyers want to make sure their new home is automated and technologically connected. Smart thermostats are high … Read more

Today the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University released the 2015 State of the Nation’s Housing report, which highlighted four main trends. First, homeownership rates by age are declining faster than the overall rate. Second, the rental boom is not only driven by millennials, but also by older households. Third, rental burdens are … Read more

Going green, connecting to nature and creating cozy spaces are just a few of the trends CRSs are seeing in 2015. By Daniel Rome Levine Reprinted from The Residential Specialist. See the complete article >>> In the Los Angeles area, today’s homebuyers are looking for properties that are as technologically savvy and environmentally friendly as … Read more

Whether doing it yourself or hiring a professional, staging can boost a listing’s chances of being sold more quickly in any kind of market. – See the complete article at The Residential Specialist. Whenever a client or colleague expresses skepticism about staging, Risé Johns, CRS, with Keller Williams Realty in Lago Vista, Texas, outside Austin, … Read more