A new report on global luxury from Coldwell Banker found that amid the pandemic, high-end buyers put a greater emphasis on more square footage over any other amenity, driving an increase in homes over 5,000 square feet.
Source: Inman News
Bigger is better: Square footage is the No. 1 amenity for luxury buyers
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