Most popular features in new single family homes in 2014

Home builders were recently surveyed to determine the features they are most likely to include in single family homes in 2014.

The features they identified are:

• A walk-in closet in the master bedroom
• "Low-e" windows & other energy efficiency features
• A laundry room
• A great room
• Granite countertops
• Double sinks and an island in the kitchen
• First floor ceilings at least nine feet high
• Front porch & a patio