While the average American household has shrunk to 2.58 people, the size of single-family homes is growing, according to a New York Times report<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

This market trend is mostly being seen in new construction, where the average square footage is up to 2,687. Thirty-one percent of newly constructed homes are 3,000 square feet or more.<\/p>\n

The NY Times, citing Census Bureau statistics, reported nearly half of new homes have 4 or more bedrooms, while more than one-third have 3 or more bathrooms.<\/p>\n

In the mid-1980s, it was the norm for new construction homes to have 2.5 bathrooms. Now the demand dictates at least 3 baths.<\/p>\n

Wealthy Americans are driving the new-home market and are choosing to have more space, at least 17% more space, according to the report.<\/p>\n

Although these statistics apply to new-home construction, evidence of the trend can be seen throughout the Queen City in older neighborhoods such as Madison Park, Sedgefield and Barclay Downs.<\/p>\n

Many of the older homes in those neighborhoods are being renovated, added onto or torn down and rebuilt to larger sizes. The original 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes are making way for the 5-bedroom, 3-bath properties.<\/p>\n

Working and family trends have changed since the 1960s. Many people are working later into life, and it’s common for both parents to be working, some from home. A home office\/workspace is a common occurrence these days as are rec spaces, home gyms and home theaters.<\/p>\n

Whatever your reason for wanting to sprawl, builders are happy to accommodate the trend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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