Did you ever wonder what home features are all the rage, what the up-and-coming are, and whats heading out the door? Well, Realtor.com®‘s data team recently sifted through their millions of listings to find out what features are highlighted in listing descriptions over the past five years.
Check out the 20 features that are most often promoted in listings:
- Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Carpeting
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Open-Floor Plan
- Walk-In Closet
- Formal Dining Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Open Kitchen
- Tile Flooring
- Covered Patio
- Finished Basement
- Breakfast Bar
- French Doors
- Chef’s Kitchen
- Crown Molding
- Central Air
- Separate Shower
- Garden Tub
At first glance, the results aren’t too surprising. After all, who doesn’t love fireplaces and wood floors?
“Rather than a barometer of trends, those are really adoption cycles,” says Javier Vivas, data analyst at realtor.com®. “It’s more about how long it takes a particular new feature to become prevalent. It’s like car technology: First you see the cutting-edge stuff in luxury cars, then it spreads into the mainstream.”
Check out the full article at : Realtor.com®
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