The 20 Hottest Home Features Right Now
Must-have home features are constantly evolving. After all, just a half century ago, shag carpeting in all hues – gold, orange, and purple – were all “in.” But what’s hot with home owners and buyers now?
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Realtor.com® set out to find out, evaluating what must-have home features are hot right now by analyzing millions of listings at its site for the most commonly used phrases of home features.
The following 20 features were most often used in listings on realtor.com® in 2015:
- Fireplace (gas fireplaces were the leading type of fireplace mentioned)
- Wood floor
- Carpet
- Granite counter
- Stainless steel appliances
- Open floor plan
- Walk-in closet
- Formal dining room
- Vaulted ceiling
- Open kitchen
- Tile floor
- Covered patio
- Finished basement
- Breakfast bar
- French doors
- Chef’s kitchen
- Crown molding
- Central air
- Separate shower
- Garden tub
View more information about each of these “hottest” home features at realtor.com®.
Source: “Garden Tubs Are In, Spa Tubs Are Out: The Hot List of Home Features,” realtor.com® (Dec. 21, 2015)