Trends Shaping the Market Right Now

1. Smaller Homes, Smarter Layouts

Buyers aren't chasing square footage the way they used to. Instead, they want layouts that work hard — open-concept kitchens that flow into living spaces, mudrooms that actually fit shoes and backpacks, closets that don't require a shoving match to close the door. A well-designed 1,800 square foot home is beating a poorly laid out 2,400 square foot one more often than you'd think.

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