With major employers now stating that their employees will be working from

home for the foreseeable future, many homebuyers have adjusted their list of

desirables in their next home. Some not only need to plan for a home office

space, but also need to accommodate the homeschooling or distance learning

needs of their children as well.

This is impacting the way homes are marketed and the type of features that have

become important to buyers at all price points. Of course, homebuyers with

larger budgets have the luxury of seeking homes with extra bedrooms or offices

and dens already included. But many buyers are not as fortunate and need to find

the needed space in more creative ways.

The easiest way to add working space is within the bedrooms. This offers the

ability to close a door for privacy. Larger bedrooms (both in master and secondary

bedrooms) have been a top priority for homebuyers. Another important feature is

an open floorplan which features a Great Room design. For generations, kids have

done their homework at the kitchen table, and a spacious kitchen/family room

combo makes it easier for home learning without becoming cluttered. Another

option for homebuyers is a separate formal dining room which could be

converted to a workspace.



With all the changes in working and learning environments for both adults and

kids, the home is even more important than ever. As needs change, homebuyers

seek different features from their new dwellings.