NAHB Releases New Edition of What Home Buyers Really Want
At the recent 2024 International Builders' Show (IBS), NAHB released the 2024 edition of What Home Buyers Really Want, which delves into ever-evolving home buying preferences.
Based on a nationwide survey of recent and prospective home buyers, the new edition of the popular report highlights the pandemic’s impact on home buyer priorities and the changing landscape of home trends.
As buyers redefine what home means to them in a post-pandemic world, home builders will need to navigate this new era of housing demands and understand the shifts in buyer expectations. What Home Buyers Really Want explores everything from architectural features to technological advancements using indispensable data and research.
The report also examines how factors like age, race and ethnicity, location, and income influence the buying decision so builders can tailor offerings to meet the diverse needs of today’s buyers.
What Home Buyers Really Want is available for purchase now on BuilderBooks.com.
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