Home Building Trends From 2011

The National Association of Home Builders just released some interesting new trends from 2011:  

Some of the most interesting facts about single-family homes started in 2011 include:

• Average size rose to 2,522 square feet, up 6% from 2,381 square feet in 2010.
• The share with 4 or more bedrooms rose to 42%, up from 36% in 2010.
• The share with 3 full bathrooms or more jumped to 28%, up from 23% in 2010.
• The share with a finished basement jumped to 30%, up from 25% in 2010 (basement counts towards total square footage only if finished by the builder).
• The share with a 3-car garage or more reversed a six year trend, rising to 18% from 16% in 2010.
• The average sales price of homes started for-sale rose to $274,400, up from $264,900 in 2010.

The average home is getting bigger and more expensive and those buying homes have had 20% to put down, a stable employment history, good credit and  a steady income.

To read the full article visit:  https://eyeonhousing.wordpress.com/2012/02/15/newly-constructed-home-trends-in-2011/

6 New Design Trends

Built By Cameo Homes Inc. 

According to the Wall Street Journal, "The new American home is taking shape."

"Tough recent years are leaving their mark on home design, just as the housing-boom years sent square footage soaring and stamped a distinctive "McMansion" style on neighborhoods across the country. Big home builders, smaller architecture firms and even bathroom-fixture makers are adjusting to the shift toward more practical features and away from the aspirational.

The new styles are showing up in the relatively few new homes under construction as well as in the remodeling of older homes. More people are renovating as they stay put longer. "

The following are 6 new design trends replacing some fading features:

*Open Family Rooms replacing formal living rooms

*Elevators replacing second staircase

*'Lifestyle center' replacing the office

*Steam showers replacing soaker tubs

*Outdoor living space replacing the breakfast nook

*Drop Zone replacing the large foyer

To read the full article visit: 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204644504576651152960249150.html?mod=WSJ_RealEstate_LEADTopNews

Utah Luxury Home Builder Cameo Homes Inc.

www.cameohomesinc.com

Brittney's Pumpkin Bars

BRITTNEY'S PUMPKIN BARS

CAKE:

1 cup oil  4 eggs 1-15 oz can pumpkin 1 1/2 cups sugar

Beat until fluffy then mix dry ingredients together and add to mixture.

2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Spread in a sheet cake pan.  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

FROSTING:

1-8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups powdered sugar

Make sure your cream cheese and butter aren't too cold so your frosting doesn't get chunky. Cream butter and cream cheese together.  Add vanilla and gradually beat in powdered sugar.  Spread on cooled cake.  Enjoy!

Cameo Homes Inc.

www.cameohomesinc.com

Utah Style and Design Magazine

One of the Luxury Homes we built in Tuhaye, Park City, Utah last year was recently featured in the summer edition of the Utah Style & Design Magazine.  You can check out the article on pages 76-83 or you can view the magazine online at:  http://www.utahstyleanddesign.com/  Here are some pictures of this home:

Built by Utah Luxury Home Builder Cameo Homes Inc.

www.cameohomesinc.com