MarketWatch recently released an article highlighting the 10 features Americans want in their new home based on a study completed by AVID Ratings Company. Let's touch on the top 5 and how Winchester Homes and its Your Home. Your Way. customization program can work with their customers to make these an important part of anyone's dream home!

1. Large kitchens with islands - it's no surprise that kitchens are still the number one feature that people look for in a home. With Your Home. Your Way., customers can make a  kitchen to suit their lifestyle needs. Increasing or changing the island shape, changing cabinetry configuration or expanding the room are a few of the things that can be done through the program.
2. Energy efficiency - green building is the buzzword these days and everyone is looking for ways to save energy and the environment. The Design for the Ages program offers a full range of energy efficient options for customers to choose from. They can go as big or as little as they want when it comes to green features...the choice is theirs.
3. Home office/studies - telecommuting is a popular thing around Maryland and Virginia so a home office is very important to customers. Most of Winchester's floorplan include an office on the main level; however, Your Home. Your Way. can create this space wherever the customer needs it. Maybe it is a second floor bonus room turned into an office instead of the two story foyer or family room...or an extra space carved out in the lower level. There are few limitations with Winchester Homes.
4. Main floor master suite - Universal Design is a popular topic these days, and main floor owner's suite are a part of this subject. People of all ages want ease of living. Winchester offers several first floor owner's suites floorplans, and with Your Home. Your Way., customers can turn create this space in most of our available floorplans.
5. Outdoor living - people are adding extra living space to their home through the creation of outdoor living spaces. Winchester Homes can assist customers in designing this space. Whether it is a simple deck off the family room or an entire patio with built in kitchen, Your Home. Your Way. has the resources to create that perfect outdoor living area.

The other five features are ceiling fans, master suite soaker tubs, stone/brick exteriors, community landscaping, and two car garages. Stop by and visit a sales center in Maryland or Virginia to get more information on how Winchester Homes can help include these features in your next new home.