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Electronic Amenities Top Homebuyers’ Wish Lists, NAHB Finds
‘Wii-sized’ rooms, home offices and energy efficiency all top the list of the most-desired amenities.
There is finally some "official" validation that electronic amenities are the most desirable features that U.S. consumers want in their homes.
The findings of a joint study of consumers conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Better Homes & Gardens magazine reveal that consumers want "media-centric family gathering rooms" or "Wii-sized" rooms in their homes.
The study results were unveiled at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, according to an article in Builder Magazine.
In addition to the media room, 91 percent of consumers want energy efficient HVAC -- something that integrators can provide via programmable thermostats.
Moreover, 91 percent of consumers said they would rather buy an energy-efficient home vs. a cheaper home.
Other top desirable features are:
Please have your builders take note of that statement!
The findings of a joint study of consumers conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Better Homes & Gardens magazine reveal that consumers want "media-centric family gathering rooms" or "Wii-sized" rooms in their homes.
The study results were unveiled at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, according to an article in Builder Magazine.
In addition to the media room, 91 percent of consumers want energy efficient HVAC -- something that integrators can provide via programmable thermostats.
Moreover, 91 percent of consumers said they would rather buy an energy-efficient home vs. a cheaper home.
Other top desirable features are:
- 71 percent of buyers said a home office was "desirable" or "essential." The article says that 60 percent of consumers want a home office, and two-thirds of those want a dedicated office.
- Smaller homes
- More storage
- Front porches
Please have your builders take note of that statement!
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Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro
Jason has covered low-voltage electronics as an editor since 1990. He joined EH Publishing in 2000, and before that served as publisher and editor of Security Sales, a leading magazine for the security industry. He served as chairman of the Security Industry Association’s Education Committee from 2000-2004 and sat on the board of that association from 1998-2002. He is also a former board member of the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation. He is currently a member of the CEDIA Education Action Team for Electronic Systems Business. Jason graduated from the University of Southern California.
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