
Homebuyer Priorities Shift from Status Symbols to Sanctuaries
A major shift is underway in the U.S. housing market, as homebuyers now prefer functional, sustainable homes over the large status symbols of the past.
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A major shift is underway in the U.S. housing market, as homebuyers now prefer functional, sustainable homes over the large status symbols of the past.

A couple's search for a private fishing spot in Montana led to a $1.5M property purchase and a subsequent $650,000 renovation of two rustic log cabins.

An extensively renovated waterfront home in West Palm Beach, owned by interior designer Caroline Rafferty, has hit the market for $25.5 million.

A historic 1920s mansion in Newark, NJ, built for a senator's son, has been restored with a vibrant, modern interior by designer Sasha Bikoff.

Interior design expert Julie Williams explains the principles of "livable design," a practical approach focused on function, organization, and affordable upgrades.

When children leave home, parents can use interior design to navigate the transition. Experts suggest repurposing rooms and upgrading spaces to create a home that supports a new chapter.