There’s No Place Like Home
Now More Than Ever, Home (Really Is) Where The Heart Is
By
Amy Puchaty
Amy Puchaty
H
ome is more than a shelter with four walls. It’s the starting point for hopes and dreams.
It’s a place for serenity, comfort, and rejuvenation. It’s where we make memories around the dinner table, connect with nature in the backyard, and where many of us work, keep fit, and entertain. Our homes are at the heart of everything we do. And now more than ever, finding a home to perfectly suit our lifestyle has never been more important.
In fact, as a result of the pandemic, buyers are reprioritizing their time and budgets to find properties that better align with their “new normal.” Here’s a snapshot of the top five trending features homebuyers are looking for.
Buyers are reprioritizing their time and budgets to find properties that better align with their “new normal.”
Privacy and space are hot commodities.
The number one feature buyers want right now? Space. Properties in rural settings—with significant acreage, lush landscaping, and breathtaking views—are going for a premium, and not only at the luxury price point. Well-kept homes on desirable lots are getting more interest from buyers who want to reconnect with nature, and are going under contract at a rapid clip.
If you can’t go to the gym, bring the gym to you.
Staying healthy is top of mind as buyers look for ways to keep fit at home. Colorado is well known as one of the most physically active states in the country, and fitness rooms or spaces that promote healthy living are on everyone’s wish list. Inviting yoga rooms, tranquil lap pools, and a spot to park the Peloton bike are among the fitness features that people want most.
What is more appealing than dining alfresco with a mountain view?
In Colorado, homes with outdoor entertainment areas are selling faster than those without. Think private patios with outdoor fireplaces, pergola-covered dining areas, outdoor kitchens for poolside barbecues, plus fire pits and porch swings that instantly put you at ease.
4.
Indoor Entertainment
Indoor Entertainment
Everyone needs a place to unwind after a long day.
For most buyers, it’s critical to have a home that offers plenty of space for downtime. From tricked-out game rooms and state-of-the-art home theatres, to kid’s playrooms, wine cellars, and built-in bars, people want a place to escape without ever leaving the comforts of home.
5.
Home Offices
Home Offices
When working from the kitchen island just won’t do.
Last but not least, a great home office is key, especially since many of us started working remotely this spring. Today, homes with a private study, library, or fully functional working environment are a necessity—bonus points for spaces with comfortable furniture, inspiring views, and sound-proof walls.
Even more interesting? The current state of the market.
The delayed spring housing market and pent-up demand across the region signal a strong summer selling season as more buyers are looking to make a move. This is great news for sellers who want to offload property and set their sights on something new. Afterall, a change of scenery could be just the thing we need to ease the pain points of social distancing and ride out the pandemic in style.
The delayed spring housing market and pent-up demand across the region signal a strong summer selling season as more buyers are looking to make a move.