Recent fads no longer please home buyers

From the San Jose Mercury News, "Mark Nash, a Coldwell Banker broker and real estate author, has compiled a list of what's ``in'' and ``out'' for housing this year. The list is a result of input from Realtors from around the country who, in turn, have solicited feedback from home buyers and sellers as they visit resale and new homes."

This is an interesting list, and things that I have always believed to be 'out', including:

- builder-grade (i.e. Home Depot) light fixtures, doors, windows, etc.
- single-rod closets (buyers like closet organizers)
- dark rooms, small windows
- fake hardwood floors (such as Pergo)