01/04/2026
🏡✨ Buyers Are Choosing Lifestyle Over Luxury — and the Data Proves It ✨🏡
According to new Zillow search data, buyers in 2025 are prioritizing how a home feels over how big it is. Instead of more square footage, people are searching for features that support daily comfort, flexibility, and connection to nature — things like waterfront views, pools, patios, privacy, and gated communities.
It’s no surprise that coastal areas are seeing strong interest, with top searches including beach, oceanfront, dock, balcony, and lakefront living. Buyers want homes that support real life — multigenerational spaces, guest suites, ADUs, and places that feel peaceful and restorative.
This trend perfectly aligns with what I see every day here in Palm Coast and Hammock Beach — buyers aren’t just purchasing a home, they’re choosing a lifestyle.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or repositioning your home to match what today’s buyers are truly looking for, I’d love to help you navigate the market with confidence.
📞 Joani McCullough: (404) 242-7433
🌐 www.coastalgateway.com