Homebuyers often find themselves on the hunt for certain trends in their future dream home even before touring a house. Whether that’s a covered deck in Dallas, Texas or french doors in Los Angeles, California, you may be wondering what the most popular home features are in your state.
For current and future home sellers in Oregon, popular house features are likely to draw in more potential buyers and increase resale value. So, if home improvement is on your list this year, check out 5 of the most popular home trends in Oregon you should consider adding to your list.
The top 5 house features for Oregon homebuyers
1) Walk-in closet
With lots of spacious room to hang and store your clothes, it’s no wonder Oregon’s most popular home trend is a walk-in closet. Homes with walk-in closets have an average list price of $519,000. Maybe you’ve always dreamt of turning one of your spare rooms into a walk-in closet or converting part of your main bedroom into a space to store your belongings. Call your local remodeling company to see about upgrading one of your spaces to stand out with potential homebuyers.
2) Double pane windows
With a varied climate, it’s only fitting that double pane windows are popular with Oregon homebuyers. Compared to their single pane counterparts, double pane windows will keep you and your home more insulated from the weather outside. These windows provide insulation, while also making your home more energy efficient. Only 14.8% of current homes for sale have this feature, so your home will definitely stand out from the competition with double pane windows.
3) Central air conditioning or air conditioning unit
Unless you’re living in a region of Oregon that’s cold year-round, chances are you’ve wished for air conditioning during the summers, especially if your home doesn’t have an AC unit. Having central air conditioning in your Oregon home yields an average list price of $510,000, making it one of the most popular house features that appeal to buyers. So consider making this summer the year you call your local HVAC team to decide on the right AC unit for your home.
4) Hardwood, ceramic, or laminate floors
With all the types of flooring out there it may seem as though the options are endless. Whether you’re selling a house in Bend or Portland, OR, hardwood, ceramic, and laminate floors are some of the most popular house features. Not only will these flooring types bring style to your home, they’ll also appeal to future buyers, as only 13.3% of homes currently for sale have these features. So, if you’re thinking about upgrading your floors, now might be the time to check out your local flooring companies.
5) Two stories and high ceilings
Whether that’s having a 2-story home or high ceilings to make any room feel expansive, Oregonians are all about space. Only roughly 11% of homes currently for sale have these house features, so this may be the right home improvement project to add to your list this year. If you’re thinking about adding more space to your home, contact your local remodeling company or a general contractor. They’ll know if creating high ceilings or an addition to your home is possible.
*Per home listing data on Redfin.com, as of January 2021.
Individual results may vary. This is not intended as a substitute for the services of a licensed real estate agent, or licensed and bonded home services professional or appraiser.
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