Women are not alone when it comes to wanting a spa-like experience and a wonderful view. According to recent surveys, increasingly men are more interested in the comforts of a luxury bathroom complete with a high-end Jacuzzi tub and a great view.

Look whose cookin’ now!

There has also been a significant shift in culinary activity in the home. More men profess an interest in cooking and look for a kitchen complete with high-end appliances and lots of counter space.

The home office

With an increasing trend that encourages working from home, both men and women are seeing the value in opting to convert that small bedroom into a home office.

Going green

More men than women express an interest in ‘green’ homes. Women favour the garden as their refuge, and consider it one of the more significant influences when considering a new home.

Closet junkies

In the past, where women wanted a great kitchen and men a large work space for their tools, today’s couples place a spacious master bedroom with ample closet space as high on their list of desirable features in a house.

Men and the ‘man cave’

Both sexes agree that having their own ‘space’ is crucial. Men in particular tend to still call the garage ‘home,’ and rank the ‘man cave’ as prime territory in a house.

Relationships that work

Whether searching for that great new kitchen or seeking the refuge of a soothing tub, for the new home buyer, there are also the intangibles that can affect the whole buying process. This is why a good relationship with your REALTOR® is so important.
Women, as a rule, want that connection with a REALTOR® they can trust, while for most men, it comes down to the bottom line — ‘just the facts please.’ At the end of the day, both women and men want to know they are getting the best possible value for their important investment; and, that is where the expertise and knowledge of a REALTOR® is invaluable when helping couples find that perfect home.