Convenience Buyers

In today's economy, buyers are choosing closeness to work and play over the size of their home. 
Whether it is high gas prices or a desire to be more green, 56% of buyers responding to a survey by the National Association of Realtors say they prefer to live in a walkable neighborhood over one that requires more driving between work, home, and recreation.
77% are looking for homes where there are abundant sidewalks and 50% prefer homes where there are existing public transit systems.
59% said they would choose a smaller home if they could have less than 20 minute commute time.