Trends in Housing For 2008 – Home Office Leads the List.
The things homeowners want vary from year to year, but according to the JELD-WEN Real Estate Community Trends survey, having a home office is a no brainer. While many of homes will convert a formal living room or extra bedroom for the home office, having one designated as such in a quieter part of the home is something that homeowners are telling their agents they have to have.
More results from the JELD-WEN Survey:
93% of agents said they’ve had buyers who were interested in having a room specifically for use as a home office
44% of agents said they’ve had clients who wanted home theaters in their new home
26% said clients have wanted an exercise room
18% said clients have wanted an arts and crafts room
8% said clients have wanted a music studio



Comment by Paul on 12 January 2008:
I would have to agree. I think this trend started long before 2008. It is a lot easier to get extra work done if you have a comfortable place to do it.
Comment by Dimma on 14 January 2008:
I agree with Paul this trend is started long before 2008 but this is not the exact that will be modified a lot and is this.
Comment by Vacation Condos on 15 January 2008:
I will agree -When I was looking for the home I live in that was a requirement-having a home office
Comment by Brett Wison on 17 January 2008:
I agree. I think having an office in your house is a lot easier then going to the office where there are constant distractions.
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