From energy-efficient designs to remote work stations, homeowner preferences have shifted during the past few years
Jan. 8, 2025
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Homebuyers in 2025 are gravitating toward homes with dedicated work-from-home spaces.
Since the pandemic and rise in the number of people working remotely, homebuyer preferences have shifted. To get a handle on what specific features homebuyers in 2025 are looking for, GOBankingRates spoke with real estate experts, who noted that today’s buyers are looking for upgraded windows and roofs, energy-efficient features, and dedicated spaces for remote work, among other features in their homes.
Kori Sassower, founder and principal agent at The Kori Sassower Team, said that buyers seem to be looking for homes that have newer roofs and updated windows and mechanical systems.
She also said that large family rooms, higher ceilings, lots of windows and oversized kitchens with one or two kitchen islands are important. Additionally, she noted that natural colors are coming back and some homeowners are using them to soften the modern farmhouse look that was very popular in 2020-2024.Read more
