Orlando, Winter Garden, Windermere Fl. Real Estate – Baby Boomers Dominate New Housing Trends
Tech/Media Centers- The tech-savy boomer generation wants amenities for their homes such as wireless home network, remote control lighting and security systems and media rooms with surround sound for the latest in home entertainment.
Master on the Main- More than 40% of new homes have master suites on the main floor, a 15% increase over a decade ago. Boomers with bad knees and aching backs are fueling this trend. The bedrooms are also bigger, with larger closets and larger bathrooms with separate tub and shower and dual sinks.
Better Lighting/Bigger Windows- The need for more lighting increases as we grow older. To allow for this, builders are adding more windows for more natural light and better light fixtures in areas under cabinets and in stairwells.
Low Maintenance Exteriors/Landscaping- Aging homeowners may opt for homes in maintenance free communities. A great example of a community like this is Village Walk in Orlando in the Lake Nona area. Those that stay in homes without this convenience might make improvements to exterior surfaces such as installing brick or stucco. Landscaping can be made easier to maintain with ground covers or planting beds that can serve as a hobby for gardening enthusiasts.
Flex Space- Flex spaces are rooms that take on the purpose of the present homeowner’s needs but can adjust with changes in lifestyle. What once was a guest room may become a hobby room or library.
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