Columbia SC Home Buyers Want These Features

More millennials are expected to become Columbia SC home buyers this year, and they might have a wish list of features that set them apart from previous generations of house hunters. We have assembled a list of features that The Federal Savings Bank has also noted as being desired by Columbia SC home buyers, especially among millennials:

Features Millennial Columbia SC Home Buyers Demand

Columbia SC home buyers want features like a separate laundry room in any home they are looking to buy these days

Separate laundry room. According to the National Association of Home Builders on January 26th, the No. 1 feature millennials demand is a separate laundry room. Many first-time Columbia SC home buyers said they would pass on houses that did not have this room.

Several storage areas. Another must-have is plenty of storage, including a walk-in pantry and garage storage. This could give millennials more room to hold and organize their belongings after spending time renting in apartments or living with their parents.

Energy-efficient technology and equipment. A separate report back in October 2014 by the National Association of Realtors found millennials are also demanding technology that is sustainable or energy-efficient. These include LED lighting as well as heating and cooling systems that save energy.

Simple and open spaces. While older generations liked the look of crown molding and other details, millennial Columbia SC home buyers are not so much interested in these design elements, according to NAR. Instead, they prefer open spaces in houses to spread out.

Overall, millennials will look for homes that fit in their budgets, which could mean smaller houses, according to NAHB.

Although millennials will likely seek out less pricier homes, they are less likely to favor houses made with inexpensive materials.

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