Homeowners' Wish List

9 February 2005 - 9:00am

Affordability and flexibility were the two most important factors for U.S. homeowners, according to Better Homes & Gardens annual survey.

Approximately 5% of new construction in the US today is New Urban. As much as 90% is sprawl, the antithesis of New Urban. But according to a 60,000-reader survey in Better Homes & Gardens, 88% of survey respondents said that "a neighborhood that's walkable" is important to them more so, in fact, than spacious rooms or acreage. 92% said that "looking great from the curb" is an important quality in their selection of a home.

[Thanks to John Massengale for the article summary.]

Source: Better Homes And Gardens, February 7, 2005
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