42-inch cabinets, and recessed lighting are popular. Beautiful kitchens are aesthetically important, but kitchens also need to be functional. Design kitchens so tenants can prepare meals in an area that would make Gordon Ramsay proud! In the bathrooms, tenants look for fully tiled showers and tubs, high‑end fixtures in the sink, and recessed lighting in the ceiling.
for rental homes in suburban and even rural areas. More families are looking for these higher-end rental homes and often make decisions with their children in mind. These families are looking for larger lots with room for children and pets to run and play. WHAT’SAHEAD? The build-to-rent SFR market continues to evolve at a rapid pace. It is no longer considered a “fleeting fad.” Today, and likely for the next several years, developers are expanding in large-scale,
well-established master-planned subdivisions. Baby boomers are expected to drive the trend for several years as they retire, move to warmer climates, and demand high- end luxuries. Investors, developers, and builders who pay attention to design details will win in the end. •
Bruce McNeilage is the CEO and co-founder of Kinloch Partners and a partner in Harpeth Development. A passionate advocate for housing
affordability and homeownership, he invests heavily in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as throughout the southeast. Learn more about his projects, including single-family built-to-rent communities and the Solo East and North condominium projects at www.Kinlochpartners.net.
THE OUTDOORSMATTERS TOO The ability for more people to work from home has created demand
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