Are You Trendy?

Trends, trends and more trends! Everything seems to come in trends – food, fashion, hairstyles, and more. Homes aren’t any different. Right now, there are several things that we, as Realtors, see trending. Here are a few:

  1. Smaller homes

More and more, we are seeing sellers downsizing and buyers buying smaller homes. It seems that people are less
interested in having a big home with the big bills. Today’s buyers are much more conservative with their spending whether they are first time home buyers or not.

 

  1. Solar panels

You can drive almost anywhere in this area and see solar panels. They’re the large rectangles you see onimages (13) roofs that are facing south where they receive the most sunlight. Solar panels are designed to absorb the sun’s rays and use the energy from those rays to generate electricity for your home.

 

  1. Carrara marble

We think it’s safe to say that almost everyone loves marble. Whether you have marble countertops, floors or a marble fireplace, marble polishes up nicely and gives a shiny, clean look to your home. It really is beautiful andf673e511de0459ea0c53e6c49c16199c trendy.
Today, we also see a lot of homes with quartz countertops. Quartz has come a long way and looks much like granite or marble but it is stain resistant. You can pour a glass of red wine on quartz, leave it there overnight, and there will be no stain when you clean it up in the morning.

  1. Concrete countertops

While we see mostly granite and quartz, we are also seeing more concrete counter tops. Concrete is a greatwhite-island-kitchen-hard-topix_57796 option for those who are looking for artisan-crafted customization with color and layout as well as an option that is nearly indestructible.

 

  1. 5 Inch Hardwood

Two-inch hardwood used to be what you’d see in any house that had hardwood floors. That’s not the case today.5 inch hard wood floor Many people are building and remodeling their homes with five-inch hardwood.

 

  1. Scraped Hardwood Flooring

Gaining in popularity is the scraped hardwood flooring, also known as sculptured,images (14) with its classic look. It brings an old-time warmth and atmosphere to a modern home. This type of floor has a unique texture so that when you knick or scratch it, it’s not noticeable.

 

  1. Luxury vinyl tile

Luxury vinyl tile looks and feels like stone or ceramic tile. The great thing is that it’s not as cold or hard on your backluxury vinyl tile when standing on it for long periods, making it a great option in kitchens and bathrooms. Another bonus is that it tends to be cheaper than ceramic tile but more durable and easier to keep clean.

 

So, there you have it! Seven home trends of 2017. How many of these are relevant to you? To get more updates on trends and more, check out our blog!

 

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