01/06/2026
From More Space to More Meaning: What Homebuyers Wanted in 2025 and will want in 2026!
Zillow’s latest report revealed something powerful: buyers are thinking less about luxury and more about lifestyle. Here’s what stood out:
🌊 Searches for water views, lakes, rivers, and beaches all rose year-over-year
🏡 Interest in flexible living spaces like guest houses, ADUs, and in-law suites grew
🌿 Comfort features like gardens, fireplaces, and fenced yards gained traction
🏠 Searches for “luxury” and “mansion” fell while “cottage,” “historic,” and “Cape Cod” climbed
As one expert put it: 2025 was the year people stopped searching for more home and started searching for more meaning at home.
The takeaway? Buyers want homes that fit their lives not just their budgets. Reach out to a NOVA Loan Officer for help financing your dream home.