{"id":35,"date":"2026-10-02T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.room-vu.com\/janinehomesales-com\/2026\/10\/02\/new-construction-buyers-prioritize-space-financial-confidence-and-function-homes-com-survey-finds\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:00:00","slug":"new-construction-buyers-prioritize-space-financial-confidence-and-function-homes-com-survey-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/02\/new-construction-buyers-prioritize-space-financial-confidence-and-function-homes-com-survey-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"New-Construction Buyers Prioritize Space, Financial Confidence and Function, Homes.com Survey Finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"roomvu-news-container\">\n<p>Having helped so many clients find their ideal fit\u2014whether it\u2019s a family seeking more room or a first-time buyer wanting flexibility\u2014I\u2019ve noticed how priorities are shifting for new-construction buyers. The latest Homes.com survey confirms what I hear every day: homebuyers are putting practical features front and center. Private yards for kids and pets, enhanced security, spaces that can adapt to changing needs, and dedicated home offices are rising to the top of the wish list.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about the features, though. Financial confidence and feeling secure in the builder\u2019s quality matter deeply to buyers right now. There\u2019s also a growing expectation for customization, with buyers using AI and video tools to explore their options before ever setting foot in a model home.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re weighing your options, know that today\u2019s market offers more ways than ever to tailor your next move to what matters most\u2014function, peace of mind, and a space that truly fits your life. My experience as both a REALTOR and a former educator means I\u2019m always happy to answer questions and help you navigate these choices.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"roomvu-news-continue\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/real-estate\/articles\/construction-buyers-prioritize-space-financial-203000665.html\"><\/p>\n<div>Continue to full article<\/div>\n<p>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having helped so many clients find their ideal fit\u2014whether it\u2019s a family seeking more room or a first-time buyer wanting flexibility\u2014I\u2019ve noticed how priorities are shifting for new-construction buyers. The latest Homes.com survey confirms what I hear every day: homebuyers are putting practical features front and center. Private yards for kids and pets, enhanced security, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":468,"featured_media":36,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.janinehomesales.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}