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Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Move-Up Homebuyers Prioritize Style and Functionality Alongside Square Footage, According to New PulteGroup Survey

$PHMPress releaseJun 24, 2026, 7:00 AM ETRead the release

A new PulteGroup survey of 1,325 U.S. homeowners found that 51% of move-up buyers purchased a home the same size or smaller, prioritizing style and functionality over square footage. The results indicate 78% of buyers said their new home met or exceeded expectations, with location and modern kitchens cited as top must-have features.

Key figures

Survey respondents
1325
Percent comfort improved
47%
Percent prioritized location
55%
Percent must have modern kitchen
37%
Percent met exceeded expectations
78%
Percent bought same or smaller size
51%

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