Rogers Realty - Fort Collins Home Real Estate Specialists » Avid Ratings http://www.rogersrealty.net Rogers Realty - Fort Collins Home Real Estate Specialists. Find new houses, new homes and construction, and Old Town Fort Collins properties. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:52:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Top 10 Home Features that Buyers Want http://www.rogersrealty.net/2010/02/top-10-home-features-that-buyers-want/ http://www.rogersrealty.net/2010/02/top-10-home-features-that-buyers-want/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:33:06 +0000 Rogers Realty http://rogersrealty.net/?p=1409 At the recent International Builders Show–held in Las Vegas–people saw some trends in homes that were popular across the board. Paul Cardis, CEO of Avid Ratings, lists the Top 10 Trends seen at this year’s show:

1. Large kitchens with islands
2. Energy efficiency, including energy-efficient appliances, super insulation, and high-efficiency windows.
3. Home offices
4. Main-floor master suite
5. Outdoor living space
6. Ceiling fans
7. Soaking tub in the master suite and/or an oversize shower with a seating area
8. Stone and brick exteriors rather than stucco or vinyl
9. Community walking paths and playgrounds
10. Two-car garages, but three-car garages are even more desirable

from Realtor Magazine

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