Supersize it!
Chances are that if you’ve looked around any new community development, you’ve probably thought the new houses looked a little large. Well, your mind isn’t playing tricks on you. It appears the average home is getting bigger while the family unit is growing smaller.
In 2005, one in five homes had at least four bedrooms. That’s up from one in six in 1990, despite shrinking families and increasing costs for construction and energy. According to the National Association of Home Builders, houses with five or more bedrooms were the fastest-growing type in that time.
Which states have the highest percentage of homes with at least four bedrooms? Utah is the pack leader with over 40% of its homes fitting into that category. It’s followed by Maryland, Virginia, Colorado and Minnesota. Arkansas has the smallest number with only 12.6% of homes having four bedrooms or more.
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