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May 29, 2007

Homes With Grandparent's-Suites

Home owners write in to RealEstateJournal.com for advice on what to do with the grandparent's suite on their lower level. Will it help or hinder sale of their house in the future? Should they convert the kitchen to a vanity area? "Gopal Ahluwalia, director of research for the National Association of Home Builders, says the trade group's surveys show that 59% of buyers prefer a first-floor master suite to a second-floor one. But that leaves a substantial minority, 41%, who want a second-floor one."

May 18, 2007

Boomers Seek Accessibility

A survey recently released by the American Institute of Architects shows that Baby Boomers are starting to plan for potential accessibility issues. They are becoming interested in home features such as "wider hallways and doorways; bed, bath and kitchen facilities all on one level; and few, if any, steps to the front entryway." CNNMoney reports on this and other housing trends. View the AIA press release here.

May 01, 2007

Bad Fads

Money Magazine recently came up with a list of the "5 dumbest renovation fads." What made it onto the list? Cavernous great rooms; kitchens that are so big that they are no longer functional; garages that overwhelm the curb appeal; ill placed porches; and poor lighting choices. Money offers suggestions on better ways to incorporate these features into a home. Help your buyers notice the good and the bad in these spaces.

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