Pullman Real Estate ~ New Construction ~ Building Trends
By Lori Cofer ~ "Your Pullman Real Estate Connection"
If you are thinking of building a new home, you most likely you have a vision of what your new home will look like. This article touches on just a few of today's trends in building.
Today's trends are toward open floor plans and spacious kitchens. Gone are the days of compartmentalized rooms. The new generation of homes have a flow from room to room providing both large areas for gatherings and private spaces. 
Due to lifestyle changes, the kitchen and adjoining family rooms have become the heart of our homes, both for family times as well as entertaining. 
Bedrooms have also undergone great changes. The days of a room merely for sleeping have also disappeared. Today's new plans boast large, spacious master suites to retreat from the pressures of everyday life. Children's rooms are also being redefined with individualized study/play areas.
We have also become a media centered generation and this too is reflecting in our homes. Built in media centers, ipod docs, and surround sound are a great new addition to today's new homes.
Today's new homes are leaning toward more environmental responsibility. Increased awareness of the spiraling cost of energy is resulting in increased energy efficiency. Many homeowners are also considering building "green."
These are just a few current trends that are making their way into the building industry. If you considered building, do feel free to call me. I would be happy to take the stress out of building your new home. It might surprise you how cost-effective and fun it can be!
About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman WA Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection!"
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Hi Lori! GREAT post! I do love the older traditional homes but, the new open floorplans and fab kitchens is what I want to actually live in!
I too love the open floor plans....they promote such a family friendly feel.
I think I can learn a lot from you on how to use pictures in a post...makes it very easy to read. It is so important to have a realtor in a new build process. I love the signs that say "New Homes from $180,000" and then to get a door knob, a light in a bedroom, a cabinet not made out of cardboard, etc...you pay over $200,000. We need to be there to bring reality to the buyer who walks through the model and thinks that is what the $180,000 buys!
Cindy,
Thanks so much for your comments...they are truly appreciated! Building a home is a very large investment and a REALTOR is not only your advocate in the process but also can help you keep an eye for resale in mind...
Lori Cofer Beasley Realty