What Home Buyers Really Want, 2019 Edition

NAHB Economics Group

• Publisher: BuilderBooks
• eBook ISBN:
  9780867187731
• Year: 2019

Stay ahead of the curve in home building and design! This resource provides the most current and accurate information on what today's home buyers want. Learn what features, layouts, and amenities are most desired, and how preferences vary based on demographics like age, income, and location.

Discover key insights into:

• Preferred home types and sizes
• Layout and design trends
• Most wanted features, including energy efficiency
• The role of technology in home buying decisions
• Community feature preferences

This 2019 edition from the National Association of Home Builders is a must-have for builders, architects, and real estate professionals looking to create homes that meet the demands of today's market.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Executive Summary
• 1. Home Type, Price & Size
• 2. Room Layout & Design
• 3. The Most Wanted—and Unwanted—Features
• 4. Kitchen & Baths
• 5. Windows, Doors, Flooring & Decorative Features
• 6. Specialty Rooms & Features
• 7. Accessibility & Exterior Features
• 8. Green Homes & Features
• 9. Technology in the Home
• 10. Choosing a Home & Community
• 11. Trade-Offs Buyers are Willing to Make
• 12. Survey Methodology & Profile of Respondents
• Appendix A. Detailed Tables
• Appendix B. Special Study on Notable Historical Trends
• Appendix C. Survey Questionnaire