Published March 10, 2021, 12:45 AM Over a year ago, nobody would have imagined spending not just hours but full days, weeks, and even months strictly indoors. Though the pandemic caught people by surprise, they adapted quickly and made adjustments in how they live their lives within the safe confines of their homes. Even though news about vaccine availability gives hope that this situation will soon improve, the lessons learned while in quarantine will likely stick around. New requirements for new homes For homebuyers, most of the “nice-to-haves” have now moved to the “essentials” column. The most obvious demand is more space, especially when people now tend to do everything at home.