This 2010 NY times article explores the shifting trends in luxury home construction in Westport, Connecticut, where builders are adapting to post-recession market preferences by scaling down from massive mansions to more modest (though still large) homes.
As a Coldwell Banker agent, Judy Michaelis provides key expert insight into the changing market dynamics. She observes that buyers are now prioritizing functionality and coziness over sheer size, representing a significant shift in luxury home preferences. Her expertise as a real estate agent who works closely with builders lends credibility to the article’s central thesis about the market’s move toward more modest proportions.
