Remodeling and Real Estate Trends during the Pandemic
Oct 09, 2020 by Brandi Hull
Year 2020 has changed the landscape of real estate interests in America.
The first significant impact of COVID-19 to home buying was people from the West coast to East coast are buying real estate solely over the internet, without ever seeing the property in person.
The second significant impact of the global pandemic is people are making home purchasing decisions based on the opportunities to work remotely from home.
Not having a long commute and more staycations has had a national consequence of increased kitchen and bathroom remodeling. People are not only living in their homes, but they are enjoying the full benefit from functional, efficient, updated and trendy spaces.
Some other examples of the current real estate landscape are:
- Beach homes that were once rented out over the summer months are now being sold for permanent housing for the outdoor experiences that were once only afforded by hotels or lavish exotic vacations*.
- Additional guest bathrooms are now more wanted than ever for families that are homeschooling or providing temporary living quarters for guests that may have to quarantine
for weeks at a time due to travel restrictions.
- Bigger spaces are requiring upgraded kitchen and bathroom designs to include more spacious kitchen sinks and bigger bathtubs or walk-in showers.
- Remodeling contractors are reporting an increase in technologically advanced installations such as touchless faucets and digital showering for upgraded showering experiences.
The Ultimate Bath Store locations are open with safety pandemic protocols in place to assist
homeowners and contractors with remodeling efforts.
For any customer who prefers to shop online exclusively, our expert sales associates are available and prepared to schedule a web meeting. We have the capability to video conference with customers to show our upscale displays of Kohler, Moen, Riobel, Rohl, Delta, Symmons, Bertch cabinetry, lighted mirrors and medicine cabinets, and new products released by the manufacturers including technologically advanced faucets.
Our experienced sales staff is looking forward to working with you in person or online at your
convenience. Please contact your local Ultimate Bath Store showroom today! http://www.ultimatebathstore.com/Locations/
*Real estate information gathered form National Association of Realtors, Rocket Mortgage and The Day.