Shared spaces (condos with swimming pools, gyms etc), work spaces are no longer in high demand.
Mortgage rates fell to record lows, fueling moves, refinancing, equity projects, etc. (at least for now).
People are buying larger homes to accommodate remote work and school, and many families are taking relatives in or re-introducing college students back into the home. Some are moving back in with their parents to save money, take advantage of built-in child care, or to care for their senior family members.
Hygiene is high on buyers’ radars. Homes with half bath additions for hand washing and more toilets are in huge demand, as everyone is home all day.
The kitchen is king! People want a large pantry space for all the kitchen gadgets, toilet paper, flour, yeast, and Clorox purchased this year. We’ve also noticed more touchless faucets. Even Liz has one!
People are seriously living in their living room. They want strong, fast internet for video calls and schooling. They’re looking for huge TVs for entertainment purposes: games, movies, and streaming services have replaced pub trivia night, theaters, and binge-watching parties.
Whether it’s a balcony or a backyard, homeowners are taking advantage of their outside areas. They’re adding patios, planting gardens, buying fire pits, and socializing outdoors. A yard isn’t just a pretty place anymore; it allows us to visit safely with friends and family. And it’s taught us that we’re tougher than we think! How many of you got together with others outside on a chilly February night, just so you could stop having conversations with random household objects? Yep, us too.
How many of us were told, “Get outside for some fresh air!” by a grumpy caretaker when we were kids? It turns out those adults may have been onto something, because in many cases, the air we breathe indoors is decidedly not fresh. More people than ever are working from home these days and are spending about 90% of their time indoors. We at Liz & Ellie Local want to help people feel happy and healthy in their homes, so we’ve put together a FAQ-style guide to ensure that your indoor air quality is the best it can be.
We at Liz & Ellie Local help people buy and sell homes in the Camberville and Greater Boston areas, but we’re also intent on doing our part to keep the planet as a whole–well–whole. What’s on our minds these days is food; grocery bills are skyrocketing, and the word is spreading that food waste in our landfills isn’t just smelly, it’s bad news. If we reduce food waste, it’s good for our wallet and our conscience; but it's also one of the easiest and effective ways we can tackle climate change head-on. Let’s start with a quick question:
Owning a home is a much touted part of the American Dream. You know the one: white picket fence, big yard, friendly neighbors. And whether it boasts a decorative fence or not, houses are one of the few commodities that increase in value over time. In fact, home ownership is one of the major factors in building generational wealth–assets that can be passed from one generation to the next, providing stability and financial safety for one’s descendants. Unfortunately...
With their complementary communication styles, responsiveness, competence, and ability to truly listen, Ellie and Liz enable their clients to feel at ease throughout any real estate transaction. They would welcome the opportunity to be your next real estate advisors.
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