Must Haves For Today’s Home Buyers

A laundry room is one feature home buyers are not willing to compromise on, with 87% of buyers - no matter the generation - listing the space as "essential" meaning they're unlikely to buy a home without it. (Source: What Home Buyers Really Want Report).

However, not all generations value the same features and amenities. Here are some of the top deal breakers for three of today's most common home buyer groups:

Gen Z/Millennials: First-Time Buyers

Gen X: Move-Up Buyers

Baby Boomers: 55+ Buyers

https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/documents/2021-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends-03-16-2021.pdf

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2021/02/03/putting-the-brakes-on-spending-compromising-on-wish-list-are-common-with-first-time-buyers/?sh=294a8c7132da

https://www.thanmerrill.com/the-5-most-important-features-first-time-homebuyers-want-this-spring/

https://www.builderonline.com/data-analysis/the-motivations-and-risks-behind-todays-seven-main-home-buyers_o

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/its-a-home-sellers-market-and-baby-boomers-are-cashing-in/

https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/baby-boomers-aging-in-place/

https://www.newhomesource.com/learn/baby-boomers-want-new-homes/

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-confidential-the-best-low-maintenance-finishes-stsetivw-vs~81359078

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