The National Association of Realtors reports as “more millennials are entering the housing market for the first time. Clovered recently surveyed more than 1,000 consumers about their first home to learn which features and amenities mattered to them the most.” Take a look at What’s on the Wish List of First-Time Buyers? In the article, there is an infographic of the top ten factors first-time buyers tended to place the most weight on when considering where to buy their starter home.

Business Insider reports Wealthy millennials want homes that are within walking distance of their social lives, and it’s redefining how they’re thinking about traditional luxury locations. “While walkability isn’t a new concept in luxury real-estate, millennial millionaires are redefining its importance. According to a new report by Coldwell Banker, they’re likely to choose a non-traditional luxury neighborhood over a traditional luxury neighborhood if it means they can walk to the local café.” Getting into the “walker’s paradise” correlates to even more value—because those places are highly prized with the rich urban amenities of downtown living, such as museums, performing arts, and fine restaurants.

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