Comments on: These 5 Home Features Are So Last Year

By: What’s In, What’s Out for Home Buyers in 2008?

What’s In, What’s Out for Home Buyers in 2008? — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:18:25 +0000

[…] These 5 Home Features are so Last Year (Sellsius) […]

By: cj bailey

cj bailey — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:13:56 +0000

Some definite things on the “in” list:
Tankless hot water heater (wxample: Rinai)
Low voltage pendant lighting
Low VOC paint products
Efficient installation of trim and millwork to prevent waste and trash to the land fill.
Cement board siding, wood floors from sustainable sources.
Landscaping and rainwater capture systems and recycled clean waste water for use in irrigation. To name a few.

By: Sunday Round-Up » The Real Estate Blog by Cari McGee

Sunday Round-Up » The Real Estate Blog by Cari McGee — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:44:49 +0000

[…] to some of these overblown trends. Except for #3, the garage. In the Tri-Cities, mammoth garages and/or shops are incredibly […]

By: Children Furniture

Children Furniture — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:45:15 +0000

Hello,

Great post……thank you for posting this, and in such great detail. I know you answered a lot of questions that many people are uncomfortable asking!

By: sellsius

sellsius — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:36:21 +0000

What new things are you seeing that are interesting?

By: Norma Newgent

Norma Newgent — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:29:46 +0000

I am completely, totally, never-let-me-see-this-again, OVER granite countertops. I know I’m in the minority, but I just can’t stand the sight of them anymore. It makes the homeowners look like they are trying just too hard. They lack style and imagination. There, I’ve said it. I feel better.

By: cj bailey

cj bailey — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:54:14 +0000

After decades of “living large” I hope the trend will turn towards
living more wisely. A well planned space can be stylish as well highly more functional than a 2 story cavern of never ending glass. I would venture to say “in” will be spaces that help us live better, more responsibly while still expressing great taste and style.

By: sellsius

sellsius — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:25:29 +0000

Given the current state of affairs– housing market, economy and rising fuel costs– conversations will focus more and more on energy efficient home improvements. The need for green housing will likely make this a growing niche for professionals.

By: Lenore Wilkas

Lenore Wilkas — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:54:35 +0000

We don’t see much of any of these 5 things in San Mateo County. Our homes are generally older, thus no great rooms. Kitchens are generally normal sized but professional appliances do strike a bell with the buyer when it’s the stove. As for porches? We don’t have them, because we can live outside without getting bitten by mosquitoes in the summer. Aren’t we lucky! I have seen homes like that in other areas and agree that high ceiling great rooms make little sense economically to heat or live in. I’ve had clients want them, but since we can’t find them, they accept what we have to offer here.

I do think people are finally realizing that huge houses cost money to furnish, heat/cool, and take care of. Perhaps smaller is better? Now to get the furniture companies to build furniture to fill small spaces. That’s the challenge.