7 Things Homebuyers Want Right Now

From home age to floor plan to preferred architectural style, here’s what homebuyers are looking for right now, revealed by a survey from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. 

1. Recent and New Builds 

Of the homebuyers surveyed, 44% said they preferred a recent build – a home built in the 1990s through 2020. Next in line, 30% said they preferred a new build – a home built in 2021 or later. 

In comparison, only 18% preferred old homes (1960-1990s) and 8% preferred historic homes built before the 1960s. 

2. Open Floorplans 

Open floor plans were favored more by homebuyers, but not significantly. Fifty-eight percent said they preferred open plans, as opposed to 42% who chose closed ones. 

3. Modern Style 

The most preferred architectural styles were modern (38%), farmhouse (29%) and colonial (26%).  

4. Nice Kitchens 

Forty-one percent agreed that the kitchen was the most important room, followed by the living/family room (38%) and bedroom (12%). 

5. Cleanliness 

Homebuyers said the biggest dealbreaker when viewing a home was dirt (44%). 

6. Suitable Neighborhoods 

When evaluating a home, buyers said the biggest dealmaker was the right neighborhood (71%), followed by the view (38%) and landscaping/trees (29%). 

7. Log Cabins 

The survey revealed that the most popular home style in Pennsylvania is the log cabin, which is also favorable in Montana, Arkansas and Alaska.