Video – Say Goodbye to the McMansion – WSJ.com
Say Goodbye to the McMansion 1/29/2010Times have changed, and the square footage of new American homes is dropping. Super-sized homes are out, and efficiency and versatility are in. MarketWatch’s Amy Hoak reports on the latest building trends.
You may have noticed a change in new Colorado Springs homes for sale. Many builders are choosing to offer smaller, more efficient homes in the wake of not only today’s economy, but also today’s increasing empty-nester population. It appears that thin is now officially in. Colorado Springs did not experience the “McMansion” trend as much as many other cities throughout the country, but we certainly appreciate the need to be more efficient with not only our natural resources, but also our wallets. Builders are finding that Colorado Springs residents are looking for less home and less yard to manage, not to mention a smaller mortgage bill. Companies such as Oakwood homes and Classic Communities are unveiling smaller models with more bang for your home buying buck. Model homes should be open soon, so if you’re in the market for a new, energy efficient home, give us a call! We’re more than happy to introduce you to the latest and greatest in Colorado Springs homes for sale.
