Home Luxuries for Less Money

(I-Newswire) January 16, 2008 - Recent studies have shown that trends are changing for what is desired in the average American Home. Gone are the days of building a house with 3 beds, 2.5 baths, the formal dining room and a picket fence as the "norm". People are looking for comfort in their own home, and that starts with a shift in interests towards ideas that used to be exclusive to more expensive homes. This is made more possible given better economies of scale and competition that have brought down pricing over the years.

An obvious reason for the shift in home buying philosophy is the departure from the home flipping days of recent years. That was a time when people routinely built or bought a house with the thoughts of immediately reselling or selling within 3 years for a much higher number. The new buyer mentality is to look for the items they truly enjoy because now they may actually be in the house for several years.

A good example of this shift in interest is the theater room. Five years ago, theater rooms were less common; the costs being astronomical and the typical home not having the room to fit the requirements. Now, with lower pricing of LCD, Plasma, and front projectors a large screen can be acquired without breaking the bank. Further, when properly planned during building, the wiring for a nice surround sound system will be cheaper and more seamlessly installed. Needless to say, the nicest theater rooms can cost upwards of $80,000. For a person on a budget the costs can be well under $10,000, with a very enjoyable movie watching experience.

Luxuries are not just limited to movie watching. In the building industry, many communities come with some sort of standard structured wiring package.
Prices on Central Vacuum, security systems, wireless internet, and instant water heaters have fallen over the years. There is an answer for almost any type of desire or need. If you have allergies, explore a HEPA filter and an Electronic Air Cleaner. If you are into music, consider a central music system for the entire house with MP3 player tie-ins. The options seem limitless. As these items become more common, the prices and quality should continue to improve. The next time you are ready to build a new house or remodel your existing home, talk to your builder (http://www.dawolhomes.com). You might just find you can get more with your budget than you thought.



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