Page 8 January 25, 2018 TORRANCE TRIBUNE
Top Five Features Millennials Look For in a Home
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(BPT) - For generations, homeownership
has been part of the American dream.
For most Americans, it’s the largest, most
significant investment they’ll make, and
because homeownership is the best way
to grow their wealth, the most important
investment as well.
As the youngest generation of new homeowners,
millennials are entering the housing
market and are eager to get a home to fit
their unique lifestyles. Just as every generation
has its own music, its distinct style and
look, the new generation of homeowners
has different expectations than buyers did
a few decades ago. To shed some light on
these evolving home trends, here are five of
the most popular features millennials look
for in a home.
1. Energy Efficient
More than other generations, millennials
are particularly concerned with their impact
on the environment. As such, they want to
be sure the home they buy will have a mini-
mal carbon footprint. Some energy-efficient
features that are a priority for homebuyers
are UV-protected windows, programmable
thermostats, efficient appliances and upgraded
insulation.
2. Customized to Their Tastes
It’s not enough to find a home that is
merely “livable”; millennials want a house
that is an outward and inward expression
of who they are. Translation: The one-sizefits
all model is no longer sufficient. This
is one reason manufactured and modular
homes from Clayton Homes have become so
popular. They offer diverse floor plans with
a number of customizable options to suit
individuals’ needs and unique styles. There
are even built-in home features for pets!
3. Rethinking Space Usage
The era of buying a house as big as you
can afford is on the way out. Many millennials
are forgoing the extra bedrooms and
enormous living rooms. These homebuyers
prefer smarter ways to utilize space for their
family’s needs, while keeping a cozy and
intimate atmosphere.
4. Open Floor Plan
In a world where everyone seems to be
plugged into their phones and staring at their
individual screens, the open floor plan has
emerged as a way for families and guests
to come together and share the same space.
Basically, the fewer walls between the
kitchen, dining room and living room, the
better. This floor plan also aids homeowners
with their entertaining needs and provides
more natural light, which is very big for this
young generation.
5. Room for a Home Office
The millennial workforce is a mobile
workforce, and just as this generation is
transforming the home market, it is also
transforming the workplace. Millions of
Americans work from home, and many more
are often given the option to work a day
or two a week from home. With this shift,
many potential homeowners want to be sure
there is a suitable workspace for an office.
With evolving needs and different tastes,
many millennials worry that they will spend
a lot of time searching for that one, perfect
dream home. At Clayton Homes, we provide
a range of green, energy-efficient home
models that can be customized with a range
of affordable options. From the kitchens to
outdoor living areas and multifunctional
spaces, millennials and everyone else can
find the choices that will allow them to
tailor their home and their living space to
suit their lifestyle. •