Trends in home design reflect changing tastes, lifestyles and demographics.  Here is a sample of what is hot and what is not:

Great Rooms are In – Large Living Rooms are Out

Quality finishing is In – McMansions are Out

9′-11′ ceilings are In – Very tall ceilings are Out

Functionality is In – Unusable balconies are Out

Other trends:  elevators; flat-screen TV in master baths; pet showers; outdoor space that look like “interior”; concealed appliance behind cabinet doors; monitoring functionality of the home while away with hand-held devices.

On the selling front, Realtors and Sellers must reflect changes in the market to survive in a more competitive market:

Realistic homesellers are In – Wishfull thinking sellers are Out

Marketing plans are In – Stale thinking is Out

Staged homes are In – Empty homes are Out

Selling agents are In – Order takers are Out

Rick Bonetti – 408-857-8800