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McMansions at DeBordieu
Posted on December 18, 2012 by Troi Kaz • 0 Comments
We’ve seen a big increase in real estate activity in some of the larger homes at DeBordieu, the private, ocean front, golf community just north of Charleston, SC.
In an article published on Monday, Dec. 17, CNBC Real Estate Reporter, Diana Olick talks about why big houses, a.k.a. “McMansions” are once again becoming very popular.The pictures on this page are linked to information about the 4,300 – 6,000 sq. ft. homes currently on the market at DeBordieu.
1121 DeBordieu Blvd.
After five years of downsizing, homeowners may be “upsizing” once again. A growing family and a need for more living space are the prime reasons across the generations, according to a new survey by national homebuilder PulteGroup
325 Pinckney
938 Wallace Pate
The average size of a newly built home increased 3.7 percent in 2011 from 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That was the first annual increase since 2007 and indicates that home builders are seeing demand for larger spaces…. Half of residential architecture firms highlight demand for multi-generational housing, up from 44 percent in 2011.
More homeowners are also upsizing what they have, with 58 percent of architects reporting improvement in additions and alterations up from just 35
79 Sweet Grass
percent a year ago; kitchen and bath, as usual, top the must-have list.During the last housing boom, extravagance drove new construction and remodeling. Now, the trends are more practical, with energy efficiency and the need to accommodate growing families driving the gains. Home owners are also looking to builders to help them use the space they have more efficiently, especially Baby Boomers.
While these findings bode well for the home builders, they may also add optimism to the upper end of the market, and all those so-called “McMansions”—generally considered in the 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft range—many of which lost significant value during the housing crash
Follow Diana Olick on Twitter @Diana_Olick or on Facebook at facebook.com/DianaOlickCNBC
For more information about DeBordieu, contact Troi Kaz, 843-455-4523, TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.
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McMansions at DeBordieu | DeBordieu Colony Real Estate | Pawleys Island Homes | SC Coastal Homes
McMansions at DeBordieu
Posted on December 18, 2012 by Troi Kaz • 0 Comments
We’ve seen a big increase in real estate activity in some of the larger homes at DeBordieu, the private, ocean front, golf community just north of Charleston, SC.
In an article published on Monday, Dec. 17, CNBC Real Estate Reporter, Diana Olick talks about why big houses, a.k.a. “McMansions” are once again becoming very popular.The pictures on this page are linked to information about the 4,300 – 6,000 sq. ft. homes currently on the market at DeBordieu.
1121 DeBordieu Blvd.
After five years of downsizing, homeowners may be “upsizing” once again. A growing family and a need for more living space are the prime reasons across the generations, according to a new survey by national homebuilder PulteGroup
325 Pinckney
938 Wallace Pate
The average size of a newly built home increased 3.7 percent in 2011 from 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That was the first annual increase since 2007 and indicates that home builders are seeing demand for larger spaces
…. Half of residential architecture firms highlight demand for multi-generational housing, up from 44 percent in 2011.
More homeowners are also upsizing what they have, with 58 percent of architects reporting improvement in additions and alterations up from just 35
79 Sweet Grass
percent a year ago; kitchen and bath, as usual, top the must-have list.During the last housing boom, extravagance drove new construction and remodeling. Now, the trends are more practical, with energy efficiency and the need to accommodate growing families driving the gains. Home owners are also looking to builders to help them use the space they have more efficiently, especially Baby Boomers.
While these findings bode well for the home builders, they may also add optimism to the upper end of the market, and all those so-called “McMansions”—generally considered in the 3,000 to 5,000 sq ft range—many of which lost significant value during the housing crash
Follow Diana Olick on Twitter @Diana_Olick or on Facebook at facebook.com/DianaOlickCNBC
For more information about DeBordieu, contact Troi Kaz, 843-455-4523, TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.
← Deck the Dieu!!!!