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New Home Priorities for Buyers

March 27, 2025

New Home Priorities for Buyers

Home Office or Dual Office Space

Perhaps the biggest need that resulted from so much time at home is a dedicated home office or dual home offices. An effective home office workspace must have separation from the main activity in the home. That starts with a door for privacy. Natural light is a plus to avoid eye strain and contribute to well-being while you’re busy at work. Your home office should also have the wiring and connectivity to support your technology. Be sure your Internet is robust in the area where you’re locating your workspace.

Smart Technology

Advances in smart home automation have demonstrated their value, in terms of convenience, comfort, and energy savings. If you’ve ever left home and wondered if you locked the door or gone to bed and realized the garage was left wide open, you can appreciate the advantage of being able to perform all of these functions remotely, from your smartphone.

At Trophy Signature Homes, our smart homes include many features that resales just don’t offer. Standard features include a control panel for managing your home automation and security, making it easy to add technology without the need for a technician to install it. Your new home also comes with an array of valuable comforts and security features: front door video camera, smart door lock, smart thermostat, smart garage door opener, and Wi-Fi-connected appliances. Control all of them remotely from your smartphone.

Bigger, Better Cooking Space

We took for granted the benefit of dining out. While take-out and home delivery has grown in popularity, there’s more cooking happening in America’s kitchens these days. This change has brought to light the limitations of the all-important kitchen. Whether it’s the layout, the outdated appliances, the size of the space, or a combination of these factors, a great kitchen adds value to your life and your home.

Homeowners want more space for prep and cooking. A center island fills that needs, and it’s a feature in most of our floor plans. The island also adds storage in the cabinets below, plus a serving and dining area with a breakfast bar.

Pre-Wired for Better Connections

Your Internet connectivity has limitations. When the family is at home all at once, you have more users and more devices accessing a finite amount of bandwidth. Video games and streaming movies eat up a lot of that. As a result, you’re experiencing slow connections and buffering.

A new home affords the convenience of pre-wiring for stronger connections where you need them. You avoid retrofitting outdated technology to get what you want and, instead, enjoy the steady flow of connections whenever you need them.

More and Better Storage

With families, your supply often overwhelms your storage space. A fully household items prompts the need for a larger pantry, as well as more closets and storage. Many of Trophy Signature Homes’ floor plans like the Trophy Series, Gem Series, or Texas Tree Series, for example, include a walk-in pantry as a standard feature in every new home design. The spacious laundry rooms also provide storage options to accommodate excess cleaning supplies.

The mudroom in our homes features a bench with cubbies where your family can stash their outerwear, muddy boots and shoes, and other items that don’t need to make their way into the main living area.

The standard closets in Trophy Signature Homes are far beyond “standard”. We include built-in shoe/accessory boxes and metal rods, which add strength.

Flex Space

Spending quality time at home has created yet another need for homeowners: an extra room. Look for a floor plan that includes a flex room.

  • Replace your gym membership with a place at home for workouts.
  • Hybrid workers need a quiet office space.
  • Hobbyists want a space to park their equipment and supplies so they can jump in and pursue their passion without having to set up and take it all down.
  • A library, study, or sitting room would also be a nice place to enjoy some quiet time.

How would you use a flex room in your home?

It’s time to move!

If you’re thinking about buying a new home, you’re in big company. The search phrase "should I buy a house?" (or its variations) ranks as one of the top, most frequently asked questions in real estate searches.

If your new home search brings you to the DFW, Austin, or Houston metro areas, Trophy Signature Homes would love to show you the way home. We’re building communities of new construction homes for sale in desirable locations, like Princeton, Celina, Lavon, Fort Worth, and many more. With homes starting in the $200,000s and a broad portfolio of designs from 1,055 square feet to more than 4,400 square feet, you can find the style, features, and location that better suits your lifestyle. Reach out to us to learn more and give yourself the home you deserve.

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