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Where Do Consumers Cut Back When Budgets Are Tight?

Based on an article in the April 2008 issue of Residential Design & Build when budgets are tight homeowners start prioritizing where they want to put their money into their homes.  So this is where the budget minded will wisely spend their money.

  • Square Footage-50%
  • Finish Details-29%
  • Landscaping-28%
  • Home Electronics-24%
  • Outdoor Living-18%
  • Cabinetry-15%
  • Countertops-14%
  • Appliances-13%
  • Plumbing Features-12%
  • Flooring-11%
  • Security System-10%
  • Windows-9%
  • Fireplaces-8%
  • Decking-7%
  • Roofing-6%
  • Lighting-5%
  • Interior Doors-4%
  • Siding-4%
  • Locks/Hardware-3%
  • Structural materials-2%
  • HVAC-2%

 

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4 comments • Cindy Bryant Home Stager & Home Staging Houston TX~Redesign Etc. • April 18 2008 02:28AM

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Super helpful information!  It's good to know where people spend money, then combine that with what they'll get in return when they sell.
Posted by Tony Fantis, Realtor , Principal Broker - Salt Lake City (Fantis Group Real Estate) about 4 years ago
As a builder I second the square footage cutback. It use to be a 2700 SQ AVG now its more like 2000 Sq.
Posted by Chip Jefferson (Advanced Building LLC) about 4 years ago
Cindy, I think the square footage number can be related to adding rooms on the current house vs. a new purchase. I think the list is very accurate. People are not caring so much about the lock hardware and interior doors so much. The square footage cutback is true in the purchase category as well as people downsize their space.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Assoc. Broker REALTOR® SFR Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 4 years ago

Tony-I thought it was interesting too.

Chip-Around here, the average is probably close to 3000sf on up.

Gary-I am seeing people wanting to downsize, you know how big the houses are in Texas.

Posted by Cindy Bryant Home Stager & Home Staging Houston TX~Redesign Etc. (Redesign Etc. Home Staging) about 4 years ago

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