MINNESOTANS PRIORITIZE THIS FEATURE IN THEIR HOME HUNT

In the ever-shifting terrain of Minnesota's real estate landscape, there emerges a clear winner in the home feature race.

While navigating the Minnesota housing market, buyers are encountering a familiar tug-of-war: couples clashing over contrasting home styles seen on shows like "House Hunters" on HGTV, budgets that stretch the imagination, and eye-popping price tags. But amidst this chaos, one desire remains unwavering—an open-concept floor plan.

Yes, those sleek stainless steel kitchen fixtures and the luster of granite (or marble) countertops do spark joy, but it's the allure of spacious, flowing interiors that tops the Minnesotan wish list.

This revelation springs from Joybird's latest survey insights, spotlighting the open floor plan as Minnesota's number one non-negotiable in the home-buying process. While a pool might be a negotiable luxury, the open concept living area is where Minnesotans are drawing their line in the sand.

The preference for roomy, barrier-free living spaces isn't just a Minnesota phenomenon—it's shared by neighbors in Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas, and echoed across 20 other states. Meanwhile, in Illinois, the spotlight shifts to the practicality of a laundry room, proving that the heart of home desire varies from state to state.