What Home Buyer wants for 2016?
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It's the first quarter of the year, and I was updating myself with all the real estate related information. I came across this article from www.inman.com and it is something that we can all benefit from. Especially if you are planning on selling your home this year.
The article points out the updates that the buyer's are looking for in a home for this year. The upgrades, lighting, layout and style are just some of the factors that can help sell your home immediately.
It doesn't mean that we all should follow everything that is in this article, this is something that we can use as a guide if you are planning to renovate or planning to sell your home this year.
You can read more at www.inman.com.
Top 10 home trends that buyers want in 2016
by Danielle Procopio | source:www.inman.com
1. New finishes
Matte finishes will slowly replace stainless steel in 2016 and 2017. Don’t worry, they will still blend in with existing appliances such as stainless or black and white, but it will help the homeowner save money by transitioning their appliances over time instead of having to buy everything all at once.
The matte finishes have a bonus, too. They hide fingerprints, smudges and dirt, and they are easier to clean than typical stainless steel finishes.
2. Cushioned flooring
The days of cement flooring are out. It’s too cold and hard on the feet. Cork flooring is making a comeback. It now comes in a variety of colors and is much more comfortable to walk on than traditional wood flooring and ceramic tile.
3. Circadian lighting
This year, GE is expected to release its new smart LED bulb that can change the color of the light that’s emitted to sync with the body’s circadian rhythm.
“C by GE” uses Bluetooth connectivity to communicate with your smartphone so you can personalize your color temperature settings throughout the day.
It’s designed to sync with your sleep cycle. You’ll be able to set it to change from energizing white light during the day to a warmer, more relaxing orange glow in the evening.
4. Better water quality
The National Association of Homebuilders’ 2016 New American Home will feature a whole-home water filtration system, and I think that this will be an ongoing trend in new homes.
Clean living is in. For existing homes, this will be a popular feature tacked onto home renovation budgets.
5. Simplicity and tech
Efficient, family-friendly layouts and open floorplans with smart home technology are going to be more popular than ever in 2016.
Today’s buyers are looking for homes that are well-designed with more space in central living areas, great flow and clever, built-in storage. And a large percentage of buyers won’t be looking for the huge, 3,000-square-foot properties anymore.
Smaller, smart homes are what tech-savvy buyers want — especially millennial buyers. They are all about respect for the environment, conserving energy and high-tech homes.
- Read more at http://www.inman.com/2016/02/16/10-key-design-trends-buyers-want-sellers-need-2016/
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