Winnipeg Free Press
Work-out zones, a home office, and proximity to greenspace, survey suggests
Having a yard has become more important to home buyers. (Jessica J. Trevino / Detroit Free Press)
The year 2020 transformed the way people live at home, and the circumstances of COVID-19 had a clear influence on what home buyers in Manitoba want to get out of their living space.
The year 2020 transformed the way people live at home, and the circumstances of COVID-19 had a clear influence on what home buyers in Manitoba want to get out of their living space.
A new survey from the Manitoba Real Estate Association and pollsters Probe Research Inc., asked a randomized sample of 1,000 adults which amenities they would prioritize if they found themselves looking for a new place to live, and how those priorities have shifted as a result of the pandemic.
WINNIPEG The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many areas of everyday life, and the housing market is no exception. With many people working from home, buyers are looking for extra space to get work done. The Manitoba Real Estate Association commissioned a public survey through Probe Research of 1,000 random Manitobans to see how the pandemic has changed what they look for in a home. Research shows almost half of Manitoba residents wanted a dedicated space to exercise. Extra space for a home office is a higher priority now for 44% of Manitobans, and almost one in four Manitobans said having a property with a yard is now a much higher priority.