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The Demand Institute recently released "The Housing Satisfaction Gap: What People Want, but Don't Have" and Builder Online published "Can't Get No Satisfaction: Americans' Top Unmet Housing Needs".

The common links are here, 8 things people wish their home had but don't.
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8 Things People Wish Their Home Had

Published on Nov 18, 2015

A couple of recent surveys revealed 8 things people wish their home had but doesn't.

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8 Things People Wish Their Home Had

The Demand Institute recently released "The Housing Satisfaction Gap: What People Want, but Don't Have" and Builder Online published "Can't Get No Satisfaction: Americans' Top Unmet Housing Needs".

The common links are here, 8 things people wish their home had but don't.
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Energy Efficiency

71% of people rank energy efficiency as important, yet only 35% say their home is efficient.

Utility costs are rising so naturally most home owners are looking to lower their costs.
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Renovation-Ready

75% of home owners report that their home is in need of some repair. With the past recession most major projects were put off.
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Updated Kitchen

Only 38% of people are satisfied with their current kitchen.

62% of households would like an updated kitchen with modern appliances.
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Accessibility

Americans are living longer and needing a home that will allow them to age in place.

76% of home owners believe a home they can grow old in is important.
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Affordability

1 in 5 Americans are unsatisfied with the cost of their current living situation.

26% of home owners are spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
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Safety

22% report they are unsatisfied with the safety in their current home. One-fifth of them feel their neighborhood has become less safe in recent years.
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Privacy

63% of people consider privacy important, but only 42% are satisfied with their current home's privacy.
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Greater Storage

Half of people planning a move say they are looking for more space. A home with ample storage space is a key feature.
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