WHAT 21^ST CENTURY

HOME BUYERS WANT

• Buyers of new homes want larger houses with lots of space.

• Large kitchens adjacent to family rooms with the two rooms divided by a half wall or open.

• Upscale features such as high ceilings and island work areas in the kitchen.

• Exterior features such as a front porch, deck or patio in the rear and exterior lighting.

• Laundry room and dining rooms are essential.

• While consumers want large kitchens, most are reluctant to see the kitchen expand further at the expense of family room spaces.

• Some home buyers want homes that are significantly larger than the homes being sold.

• Two out of three home buyers prefer nine-foot or higher ceilings on the first floor.

• Most home buyers want a two or three car garage.

• Linen closest top the list of bathroom features.

• Home buyers want more storage space.

• Park areas, walking/jogging trails are the top rated community amenities.

Building Today for a Better Tomorrow / Pennsylvania Builders Association

NEW AND IMPROVED PBA WEB

SITE

The PBA Web site has been changed to www.pabuilders.org.  The new Web site has all of the same features as the old Web site with many new additions, plus a more modern and attractive appearance.  To log into the new PBA Web site, please enter your NAHB number found on the mailing label of the Keystone Builder magazine as your username and �pba� as the password.  You will need to log in with this information even if you have logged in before.  After you login, please change your username and password to something that is easy to remember.  If you do not change your username and password the first time you visit the Web site, you will be prompted to do so during each additional visit until you make the change. 

DISCUSSION FORUMS

 ADDED TO PBA WEB SITE

A new feature of the enhanced PBA Web site at www.pabuilders.org is the �Issues Forums� page in the member section.  On this page are discussion forums for the Developers Council, Uniform Construction Code, Stormwater Management and more.  These forums offer a place for members to share their thoughts, comments and questions about topics important to their business or local association.  The discussion forums are for members only and require participants to log-in.