Buyers want cool homes with big garages and room to play

According to the 2006 National Association of Realtors’ Profile of Buyers’ Home Feature Preferences survey, staying cool still tops the list; however, a backyard or play area and high-speed Internet access broke into the top nine features and oversize garages grew in popularity since the last survey in 2004. Here’s a look at the home features most desirable to buyers:

Source: National Association of Realtors research