Forget granite countertops. Homebuyers now say this is their No. 1 priority

Some Americans are giving new meaning to the proverb that your home is your sanctuary. The at-home wellness trend continues to evolve and grow, with the global market for wellness real estate projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2030, according to the latest figures from the Global Wellness Institute. This market has nearly tripled since 2019, the organization found, and the U.S. alone accounted for nearly 29% of related spending in 2025. While a sauna or a cold plunge were the go-to among many…