A Happy Home for Lovers

I'm writing this on Valentine's Day, and I have to admit that nearly every couple that I work with to find the perfect home has different requirements. That is why I have them make up a "wish list" to bring to our first meeting. Trulia recently did a study of 1200 American couples, married or living together, and asked them to name the top 11 items in a home for enhancing their relationships. Some surprised me, but many did not. Here they are in order:
#1 Was a bedroom big enough for a king sized bed...18% of men and 19% of women chose this one first.
#2 Was storage space. It's not a surprise that more women wanted big closets...21% of women versus 13% of men.
#3 Bright and airy spaces. 16% of men and 14% of women picked this first.
#4 Water view of sunrises or sunsets. Men came out more romantic on this one, 16% of them with only 10% of women choosing this one. (Guess that closets were more of a priority!)
#5 A large kitchen island...both sexes picked this one equally at 12%.
#6 A Jacuzzi tub for two...9% of men, 6% of women.
#7 A Fireplace...not the most popular...6% of men, 5% of women
#8 The ever-popular "Man Cave" Maybe this is seen more in areas where they build with basements...7% of men and only 2% of women picked this one.
#9 Dual Closets...Surprisingly, only 2% of men and 4% of women chose this. Maybe they had already covered it in the storage question.
#10 Dual Sinks in the master bedroom. 2% of men and 3% of women picked this first.
and #11...A Sewing or Crafting Room 2% of men and 1% of women.
The requirements I most often see are: a good neighborhood, quiet location, excellent schools, private yards, enclosed garage, large rooms, open floor plan, remodeled kitchen and baths, and hardwood floors.
Either Bay Area buyers are more practical, or Trulia didn't consider these items "sexy" enough.
Happy Valentine's Day!