Fastcompany iconFastcompanySep 4, 2026 ~1 min source read

Forget granite countertops. Homebuyers now say this is their No. 1 priority

Some Americans are giving new meaning to the proverb that your home is your sanctuary. This market has nearly tripled since 2019, the organization found, and the U.S.

Forget granite countertops. Homebuyers now say this is their No. 1 priority

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Some Americans are giving new meaning to the proverb that your home is your sanctuary.

This market has nearly tripled since 2019, the organization found, and the U.S.

While a sauna or a cold plunge were the go-to among many wellness-minded homeowners just a few years ago, things are changing.

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Some Americans are giving new meaning to the proverb that your home is your sanctuary. This market has nearly tripled since 2019, the organization found, and the U.S. While a sauna or a cold plunge were the go-to among many wellness-minded homeowners just a few years ago, things are changing.

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  • These days, "invisible wellness" is the next big home trend, as House Beautiful declared in March, which includes touches like circadian lighting, nature-inspired spaces, scent-scaping, and the choice of...

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alone accounted for nearly 29% of related spending in 2025. the traditional markers of what constitutes "luxury" real estate are shifting as aging millionaires, in particular, are prioritizing features that extend independent living, according to a midyear luxury outlook report released this week by Sotheby's International Realty</...

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