Trends in Austin are reflecting what buyers want and how builders are responding. There is a strong movement toward smaller, more efficient homes. People want to spend less on energy bills and are more conscious of their carbon footprint. Buyers are also more focused on buying the space they need rather than buying a home with more room than they know what to do with. Less home usually means a more affordable price tag as well. Popular design choices favor open living spaces that flow into each other rather than clear-cut rooms and areas. Researches have also notices that this next generation of homebuyers want to live close to urban areas. They would rather trade lots of space and yard for proximity to favorite restaurants, shops, and entertainment districts. This makes contemporary condos and townhouses that are close to Central Austin extremely popular for new homebuyers. Lifestyle is becoming more apparent in the housing market in Austin.

Blog inspired by article written by Carrie Alexander featured in The Austin American Statesman and can be seen here: http://www.statesman.com/business/real-estate/what-buyers-want-1267226.html?viewAsSinglePage=true