Periodically, the National Association of Realtors publishes reports and statistics about the real estate market.  These include the behavior of buyers, and many other topics.  If you are building a home, selling a home, or are preparing one to sell, the 2013 Home Features Survey may be of interest to you. There are many interesting findings, and here is one example:

“While granite countertops were very important to 20% of home buyers, and stainless steel appliances to 17% of buyers, new kitchen appliances and eat-in kitchens were most important.” – NAR

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