Here we are, weeks into the coronavirus situation & halfway into the second quarter. How has this all of this affected home buyers' Wish Lists? Let's see what the experts say:
In a recent study by realtor.com, homeowners noted some of the main things they would change about their homes to make them more livable.
Not surprisingly, more space, an updated kitchen, and a home gym rose to the top of the list. Here are a few other things high on the list:
- Quiet neighborhoods, outdoor spaces and proximity to grocery stores
- Bigger houses, updated kitchens
- Some are predicting seeing a wave of folks moving from urban/suburban areas to more rural ones as more folks continue to work from home & prices remain high.
I was surprised that "home office" didn't make that list. I'm guesing that the desire for a bigger home includes more bedrooms & one of them would be the office.
While at home, 32 percent of consumers are cleaning closets and garages, gardening, and painting walls
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