Home for the Holidays: Half of Americans Factor Thanksgiving Hosting into Their Home Search

Core Insights - A recent Realtor.com survey indicates that over half (52%) of U.S. adults consider hosting Thanksgiving dinner as a factor in their home search [1] - Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are more focused on hosting space, with 60% of each group stating that Thanksgiving entertaining influenced their housing decisions [2] Home Features Preferences - Ample space is the top motivator for Americans when considering hosting guests, with 92% prioritizing a large family room and 92% also valuing a big kitchen [3][4] - Specialty features like double ovens are less important, with only 12% labeling them as a "must-have" [3] Bedroom vs. Bathroom Preferences - Americans are divided on whether they prefer an extra bedroom or an extra bathroom, with 44% favoring a spare bedroom and 45% preferring an additional bathroom [5] - Gen Z shows a preference for bathrooms (48%) over bedrooms (39%) [5] Bathroom Needs Based on Household Size - The ideal number of bathrooms increases with household size, with one- and two-person households preferring two bathrooms, while households with three or more people agree that three bathrooms are ideal [6] Survey Methodology - The survey was conducted with a sample of 1,000 American adults aged 18 to 65 from October 17-19, 2025, without post-stratification applied to the results [7]