Some things never change, at least when it comes to what homebuyers want:  decent-sized bedrooms, nice kitchens and bathrooms and good natural light.  But other must-haves enter the real zeitgeist like gangbusters and leaves just as quickly – remember sunken living rooms, mirrored closet doors and olive-colored kitchen appliances?  Then we have older folks who want less space to maintain and move from 3500 sq ft to 2200 sf or similar.  According to other date, buyers still want bigger homes and homeowners’ biggest regret  was not buying a larger homes.  People are buying homes to stay in for 15, 20 and 30 years.  If the area is good and it’s the best house at the best price, THEY CAN LIVE WITH IT.