What to Think About Before Choosing Your Next (or Retirement) Home
Raleigh Custom Home Features for 50+ Homebuyers
1. "Get Away" Space
What "get away" space suites your lifestyle?
Whether you want an office, hobby area, tv room, or workshop corner, a "get away" area can be a huge plus.
Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Penelope.
2. Outdoor Living
Well-designed homes include space to entertain and relax outside.
Some outdoor living options can include covered porches, screen porches, patios, courtyards, and even outdoor kitchens.
Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Beaufort.
3. Entertaining Options
Great Rooms opening to the Kitchen are popular trend for homebuyers right now, because the open up the possibilities for entertainment.
Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Brogan.
4. Easy Living
Most, if not all, space should be on the first floor.
A great plan should also include a well-designed covered entrance, such as a front porch or portico.
5. Plenty of Storage
Plenty of easily-accessible storage can be essential.
Consider turning attic space into storage, even in one story designs.
Downstairs, look for generous closet space and plenty of cupboards. Builtins are always useful.
Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Greenhaven.
6. Natural Light
Nothing brightens a home better than natural light.
Look for two, three, or four windows per room.
Groupings of windows facing outdoor living space adds even more visual appeal.
Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Gershwin.
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I like the Natural Light. It saves on energy and helps home owners fell more positive about their surroundings.
Hello Penny,
These are all very good point to consider. Thanks for your post today.
Really good, basic advice. These are all things I look for when I'm buying a home, and would advise anyone the same way. I really like your good, simple advice. Many buyers need this!
David - Natural light can be a big benefit. But depending on the climate and the location of the home, too many windows CAN increase energy bills - heat and cold travels through glass much more easily than through walls!
Penny -- Thank you for the pointers. I love the juxtaposition of point four and its picture. Have a great weekend.
Penny, great pointers and love the idea of being able to browse floor plans. bookmarked for a reference!
Penny, what excellent suggestions on what to look for in a home, especially since I think more people are looking to stay long-term nowadays. I love the great room, one-story floorplans...and I'm not even 50 yet! :)
Leilani