A lot of our single-family homes have what we call a 'Net Nook. Wired for Internet use, the net nook usually is on the second floor, creating a computer niche in the hall outside of the children's bedrooms. Don Bompensa, president of the central New Jersey division of US Home Corp., said interior amenities that create a greater sense of space and elegance, as well as those that add privacy, are in demand. They want more detail in the trim work, countertops and cabinets. So, customization is a big item with this market.
Builders have to be flexible and allow the customer to make changes add a window or a closet.
They're personalizing and putting their own stamp on the home. US Home buyers are looking for volume ceilings, Bompensa said. Also, two-story family rooms with window walls are popular. They allow you to have a balcony along the stairway. Another element of classic American homes, secondary staircases enjoyed resurgence in the past couple of years.