4 trends that are changing floor plans in new-built homes
Buying a brand new home offers many advantages over purchasing resale, and one of the most important is that new houses are designed for the way people live today. Homebuyers are looking for open, flexible spaces to suit a more casual lifestyle-and builders are paying attention. Here are some of the top trends influencing today's home design: Open living spaces with the proliferation of television shows and websites devoted to real estate, home décor and design, home shoppers now arrive at a sales office with a list of "must have" features that they want in their next home.