Forget that "man cave" or home theater room: what men crave more than women in a new house is a luxurious bathroom, a guest bedroom, a dining room and views. On the other hand, female house hunters value a home office more than a kids' playroom, dining room or luxurious bathroom. These are just a few of the more surprising findings of a recent survey of 1,000 house hunters released by real estate brokerage ZipRealty. Other survey highlights: Both men and women home hunters rated green features higher this year compared to 2008, with 27 percent of this year's respondents ranking a green home high priority. The percentage of home shoppers ranking a home office as a high priority is up from 35 percent in 2008 to 39 percent in 2010. The three biggest turn-offs when viewing a home in person are structural damage, bad odors, a busy street and an awkward floor plan. While searching online, lack of parking and few or no photos and low square footage are the biggest deal-breakers.
Here are the 10 most-desired home features for both men and women:
1. Garage or parking space 2. Master suite 3. Ample storage space 4. Large/walk-in closets 5. Guest bedroom 6. Outdoor entertainment area 7. Gourmet or updated kitchen 8. Breakfast room or eat-in kitchen 9. Large yard 10. Wood floors
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