“These experts are now able to use qualified data from around the world to support their predictions
that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact lifestyle choices and the housing needs of the affluent
throughout 2021. The Institute’s recent analysis of sales in 2020 for homes over 5,000 square feet support
the continuing preference for larger homes. The analysis determined that there was a 17% increase in
the number of 5,000+ sq ft homes sold when compared to the number of sales in 2019."