According to a study released by the National Association of Home Builders, “Housing Preferences of the Boomer Generation: How They Compare to Other Home Buyers”. The study showed the following home features most wanted by each generation:

Millennials

• Laundry room
• Exterior lighting
• Living room
• Patio
• Front porch
• Both shower stall and tub in master bathroom
• Ceiling fan
• Hardwood on main floor
• Deck
• Energy Star-rated appliances
• Dining room

Gen X

• Laundry room
• Energy Star-rated appliances
• Exterior lighting
• Energy Star rating for entire home
• Energy Star-rated windows
• Ceiling fans
• Front porch
• Hardwood on main floor
• Patio
• Living room

Baby boomers

• Energy Star-rated appliances
• Energy Star rating for entire home
• Laundry room
• Energy Star-rated windows
• Exterior lighting
• A full bath on the main level
• Ceiling fan
• Insulation higher than required by code
• Patio
• Hardwood on the main floor

Seniors

• Laundry room
• Energy Star-rated appliances
• Energy Star rating for entire home
• A full bath on the main level
• Table space for eating in the kitchen
• Ceiling fan
• Double kitchen sink (side-by-side)
• Energy Star-rated windows
• Insulation higher than required by code