WHAT WOMEN WANT: HOUSING OPTIONS MOST WOMEN FOCUS ON

February 2nd, 2009 by Excel Team
File Under: General

Last month, we took a look at some of the features of a new home that men are more likely to focus on. That includes home offices (40% of men versus 33% of women), recreational spaces and, of course, a garage. But what do women look for in a home?

According to the same 2008 study by ZipReality that we referenced last month, women were more focused on practical spaces and dining related spaces, including: Estate Home Kitchen

• Women placed more emphasis on dining spaces like a gourmet kitchen (61% to 55%) and a dining room (33% to 30%).

• Storage space was important to women, with large closets or walk-in closets as the number one home feature for women versus men (73% to 64%).

• While men were more likely to prefer a home with a view (32% to 27%), more women demanded a larger yard (49% to 45%).

The ZipReality study was based on a survey of 2,620 active home buyers and is proof that while we may not differ much on what we want out of a home, men and women do have their own opinions about what matters most – and that’s not likely to change any time soon.


One Response

  1. UkrainianGirls said on April 9th, 2009 at 6:41 am

    I think that it is a very interesting and amusing article. Practically all its main points are true.

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