Kids Opinions Factor Into The Home Buying!

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The opinion of homebuyers’ children has a big sway in real estate decisions, a new survey finds. 55% of homeowners surveyed say that their children under the age of 18 have an opinion on which home to buy, according to a new Harris Poll Survey commissioned by SunTrust Mortgage of more than 2,000 adults.

74% of millennial parents between the ages of 18 and 36 report their children have even more of an influence. And 83% of renters said the opinion of their children will be a factor in which home to buy, the survey finds.

The top requests of children include their own bedrooms (57%); a large backyard (34%); proximity to parks and activities (25%), close to schools (24%), close to friends (24%), and a swimming pool (21%).

Caron Koteles Riha, Associate Broker with Real Estate One, Michigan’s largest and most reputable firm, represents buyers and sellers in this constantly changing market, and with her 25+ years of experience works hard to Protect her clients with resale and new construction purchases, or selling a home. Call Caron at 248-379-6651 today to learn more.

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