Looking For What?

The February issue of Realtor Magazine says smaller is desirable. In terms of square footage, prospective home owners are reducing their size goals, and the current average size home has decreased from 2,277 Square feet to 2,215 square feet, nationally. The National Association of Real Estate's magazine claims this is the first reduction since the 1980's. According to the article this doesn't mean families are giving up "the luxury and toys, but they are putting them into a smaller space." If you are a seller, I can assure you that buyers continue to look for homes that have been well maintained. Additionally, sellers who present a home that seems fresh and clean, and also uncluttered, have an advantage in the memory bank of home seekers when they move into the decision phase of their home search.