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Lake Tahoe Real Estate- 10 Must-Have Features in New Homes

by Bonnie
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 3:51pm (PST)

In the event of buying a new home, what features do you consider most valuable? A firm that provides employee training and surveys to home builder accross US and Canada, AVID Ratings Co., conducts an annual survey of home buyer preferences. In today's market, the company found the following to rank the highest in home buyer's desires:

1. Large kitchens with an island

2. Energy-efficient appliances and high-efficiency insulation and windows. These were the most popular "green" features that were sought-after

3. Home office or study

4. Main-floor master suite

5. Outdoor living room

6. Ceiling fans

7. Master suite soaker tubs and oversized showers with seating areas

8. Stone and brick exteriors

9. Community landscaping with walking paths and playgrounds

10. Two-car garages

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