Before you sink a lot of cash on a DIY project in your home, you'd be wise to research what home features are currently in vogue, and which are on their way out.
Online real estate brokerage Redfin analyzed hundreds of millions of listings to see which search terms have grown in popularity over the last six years. The features they selected grew in popularity from 2015 to 2016, though some were more in demand than others.
If you think your best bet to increasing your home's value is to follow the trends, these would likely be your best bet.
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Stainless steel appliances
Year-over-year increase of mentions in listings: 11.1%
According to Redfin's data, stainless-steel kitchen appliances have been popular for quite some time. Many buyers equate them with newness because of their sleek look.
Smart homes
Year-over-year increase of mentions in listings: 40.9%
Redfin's analysis shows that smart-home technology has dipped in popularity over recent years, but it appears to be on the rise again.
Quartz
Year-over-year increase of mentions in listings: 52.7%
Quartz countertops generally require less maintenance than those made of other materials, and they're likely to last a long time.
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