SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- What
makes someone fall in love with a home? Across the U.S., people
swoon over fabulous pools, stunning water views and ever-sexy
storage space, but a new analysis released today by realtor.com®
reveals what really makes home shoppers' hearts skip a beat.
Realtor.com® analyzed keyword home search data in each U.S. state
to determine regional must-have features when searching for a
home.
According to the data, Mainers want to go "upta camp," a local
term used for a cabin or cottage. Oklahomans are looking for storm
shelters, and California loves
solar power. In Hawaii, where real
estate prices are sky-high and leaseholds are part of the for-sale
market, home shoppers are searching for "fee simple" homes to
ensure they own the land and the building in their little piece of
paradise. Additionally, D.C. residents want to be near the Metro,
the city's local public transportation system, Pennsylvanians want
parking; and in New York, where
outdoor space can be hard to come by, residents would love to have
a balcony.
"While some of the country's most-loved home features, such as
accessory dwelling units or lakefront properties, will likely fetch
a premium on the open market, others are more matters of the
heart," said George Ratiu, senior
economist, realtor.com®. "Maybe you grew up in a certain style of
home or have always dreamed of having a big yard -- everyone's
vision of home is unique and being able to search for what makes a
house perfect for you can help you find true love in a new
home."
If the shed's a-rockin'
Topping the list of most-loved features are the makings for
man-caves, she-sheds, workshops and granny pods. Popular search
terms in this category include in-law apartment, barn, ADU, casita
and RV parking. Residents in 13 states, including Arizona, Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New
Jersey, New Mexico,
Oregon, Texas, Utah
and Washington, all want
alternative living spaces. Whether it's because they love being in
close proximity to their relatives or because they love the extra
rental income, separate spaces are a top must-have item.
Don't come a-knockin'
Unsurprisingly, people in many states love their privacy --
acreage, fenced yard, room for horses and a country setting all
make the top searched feature list. Home shoppers in six states --
Alaska, Illinois, Iowa, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming -- all want room to roam and some real
separation from the neighbors.
Take my breath away
With a large number of baby boomers reaching retirement age,
America has fallen out of love with having to climb stairs.
Residents in nine states -- Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North
Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island and Virginia -- don't want anything to do with
multi-level homes. Top searches in these states include first-floor
master, ranch, rambler and single-level.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
For some, the old adage rings true that real estate is all about
location, location, location. In Arkansas, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee and West
Virginia, having a heavenly location with beautiful views
topped the must-have list. Home buyers in these states are
searching for a lake view, canal, dock, lakeshore and river access
as their favorite features. For others, it's all about looks. For
example, in states like Connecticut and New
Hampshire that have a lot of older homes, people are looking
for contemporary style, while South Carolinians love traditional
brick facades and Texans prefer a modern aesthetic.
Most Searched Home
Features
|
State
|
Top
Feature
|
Alabama
|
Gas stove
|
Alaska
|
Yard
|
Arizona
|
Gas stove
|
Arkansas
|
Lake view
|
California
|
Solar
|
Colorado
|
Main floor
master
|
Connecticut
|
Contemporary
|
Delaware
|
First-floor
master
|
District of
Columbia
|
Metro
(transportation)
|
Florida
|
Canal
|
Georgia
|
First floor
master
|
Hawaii
|
Fee simple
|
Idaho
|
RV
|
Illinois
|
Fenced
yard
|
Indiana
|
Pole barn
|
Iowa
|
Acreage
|
Kansas
|
Reverse (water
filtration system)
|
Kentucky
|
First-floor
master
|
Louisiana
|
Mother-in-law
|
Maine
|
Camp
|
Maryland
|
Rancher
|
Massachusetts
|
Mother-In-law
|
Michigan
|
Pole barn
|
Minnesota
|
Lakeshore
|
Mississippi
|
Mother-in-law
|
Missouri
|
Dock
|
Montana
|
ADU (accessory
dwelling unit)
|
Nebraska
|
Villa
|
Nevada
|
Casita
|
New
Hampshire
|
Contemporary
|
New Jersey
|
Mother-in-law
|
New Mexico
|
Casita
|
New York
|
Balcony
|
North
Carolina
|
Brick
|
North
Dakota
|
Rambler
|
Ohio
|
First-floor
master
|
Oklahoma
|
Storm
shelter
|
Oregon
|
ADU (accessory
dwelling unit)
|
Pennsylvania
|
Parking
|
Rhode
Island
|
1-level
|
South
Carolina
|
Brick
|
South
Dakota
|
Acreage
|
Tennessee
|
Creek
|
Texas
|
Modern
|
Utah
|
Mother-in-law
|
Vermont
|
Acreage
|
Virginia
|
First-floor
master
|
Washington
|
ADU (accessory
dwelling unit)
|
West
Virginia
|
River
access
|
Wisconsin
|
Country
|
Wyoming
|
Horses
|
For more information, read the full report here.
Methodology:
The top features were derived from realtor.com® home keyword
search data between April 2019 and
December 2019, generating a list of
twenty features per state. The most searched for term from each
state was selected, omitting the responses that appeared
consistently across states.
About realtor.com®
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homes easier and more rewarding for everyone.
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20 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps is a
trusted source for the information, tools and professional
expertise that help people move confidently through every step of
their home journey. Using proprietary data science and machine
learning technology, realtor.com® pairs buyers
and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the
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Media Contact:
Nicole
Murphy, nicole.murphy@move.com
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