Survey Data 2016: Home Trends & Buyer Preferences Across Generations

Wednesday, January 20 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: North 254

Format: Building Knowledge Session 
Level of Content: Advanced 

Appropriate for: Remodelers, Single Family - All

Track(s): Financing Strategies, Market Forecasts & Legal

Speaker(s): 
Rose Quint, NAHB, Washington, DC | 
Jill Waage, Better Homes and Gardens, Des Moines, IA

What It’s About:
Based on new surveying conducted by NAHB and Better Homes and Gardens, this advanced session will take a close look at the changing dynamics of home buyer demand. It will detail the design, features and technologies preferred by new home buyers and those most likely to be included in typical single-family homes built in 2016. You'll learn valuable insights into buying habits and demands of the different generations and also acquire useful tips on the features and amenities that will deliver the best possible housing products moving forward.

What You'll Learn:
Identify features most wanted by home buyers across all generations.
Discover features builders are most likely to include in new homes in 2016.
Learn about the latest trends in home size, number of bedrooms, bathrooms and home design.
Find out how much more potential home buyers will pay for a high-efficiency home.

Continuing Education: NAHB - 1.00 CE hour(s), NKBA - 0.1 CEU(s)