The Jennifer Sanchez Team was out again recently previewing some of the new builders and we notice some really neat trends that I wanted to share with you.  The first one we started seeing a lot of was Mud Rooms. For those of you not familiar with what a Mud Room is, here is what we found.  Mud Rooms are very common in the northern states and were initially designed as a place to put your wet, muddy boots and winter coats so as not to track dirt through the house.  They typically have linoleum or tile flooring instead of carpet so that it’s easier to clean up any messes.  They usually have some sort of storage space for shoes, umbrellas, coats etc…  While we don’t think of Arizona as a wet/cold state I think Mud Rooms have their place here.  Just these past few days with all the rain, I’m wishing my home was equipped with a Mud Room.  I also think they are good for active families.  If you have kids who play sports, you know when they get done with practice or a game, their shoes/cleats are usually filled with grass and or mud.  I usually have them take their shoes off outside but they still seem to track dirt and grass throughout the house.  Another challenge I have is backpacks!  They always seem to end of strewn across the floor and I think a Mud Room would be a perfect place for them.  I’m sure you can think of many more uses for these rooms and I will definitely consider looking for a home that has one or can have one put in the next time I’m in the market!

The next trend we saw were homes with RV Gates that were in an Home Owner’s Association and the HOA actually allowed an RV to be parked there!  Personally, my husband and I have always talked about when we retire we want to have an RV and travel the country.  As a family we also like to camp and having an RV would be great, but as many of you know just because you have a home with an RV gate does not mean the Home Owner’s Association will allow you to park one there.  I never really understood this and was very happy to see the new builders realize this need and act on it.  I have done research and have found a few neighborhoods with and without HOAs that allow RV’s to be parked in the RV gate. So if this is something that interests you please contact me!

Lastly, a big trend we saw were double master suites.  With the baby boomer generation getting older and the economy taking a hit we are seeing more and more of a need for multi-generational families needing to live together in the same home.  Instead of cramming your in-laws or parents in a little bedroom, why not look for a home that has two master suites?  Typically they are in 2-story homes, with one being on the main floor and one being upstairs.  I think this is a great trend and will make it more appealing and comfortable for everyone.

 

As always, the Jennifer Sanchez team will continue to stay on top of the market and current trends and we hope you enjoy when we share the news with our friends and clients.  Please share these blogs with your friends because you never know who might need this information.  We appreciate you!