To truly understand what attributes or features home buyers seek in today’s market, it’s sometimes more helpful to know what attributes or features that turn them away. For example: 80s-styled homes are big turn off for a lot of home buyers. In fact–a large percentage of buyers who can’t afford a newer home, pass over homes built between 1970-1999 for older ones.
The older homes that are more popular right now include pre-WWII homes (Victorians, Colonials, or any architecture with Old-World charm and character), mid-century styled homes with flat roofs and geometric windows, and Mediterranean homes with Spanish or Italian details.
Outdated Trends List
- Shag Carpeting
- Avocado-colored Appliances
- Walnut Cabinets and/or Baseboards
- Formica Counters
- Gold-toned Trim
- Outrageous Color Combinations
- Vinyl Flooring
- Floral Wallpaper
- Wallpaper Borders
- Wood Paneling
- Colored Porcelain Tiles
- Popcorn Ceilings
Current Most Wanted List
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Stone, Cement, or Granite Kitchen Counters
- Kitchen Islands with Double Sinks
- Bathrooms Filled with Stone & Glass
- Exotic Hardwood or Bamboo Floors
- Rosy-toned Copper Fixtures
- Mixing Patterns & Prints
- Neutral Colors
- Bold/Rich Colors
- Art Deco
- Raw Aesthetics (Exposed Wood, Rough Concrete, Unfinished Walls)
- “Green”/Earth-Friendly Homes
