The prosperous time before the Dot-com crash prompted many consumers to dive into buying grandiose properties suited for over-sized furniture. However, as this first decade of the 21st century comes to an end, the trends are changing.

“Households are using their homes as intensely as ever,” said Chief Economist Kermit Baker of The American Institute of Architects. Trying to cut expenses, families are scaling down their homes and re-purposing rooms. Three-car garages and multiple living rooms are no longer desirable.

(Say goodbye to 2000’s first-decade trends! continued…)