Osterville, MA, March 31, 2026 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties,
a division of Commonwealth Realty Group, LLC, today announced that Co-Founder and
Principal Broker Paul E. Grover has been ranked the #3 real estate agent globally within the
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network. The ranking places him among the highest-
performing agents across a global network of more than 40,000 professionals.
Osterville, MA, April 1, 2026 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties, a
division of Commonwealth Realty Group, LLC, today announced that Robert B. Kinlin has been
ranked the #13 real estate agent within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network,
placing him among the top performers across more than 40,000 real estate professionals
worldwide.
For years, buyers focused on the practical: commute times, school districts, square footage, and resale value. Those factors still matter, but they’re no longer the starting point. Lifestyle fit is increasingly influencing how buyers approach the search process, reflecting broader shifts in priorities across generations, as highlighted in recent home buyer and seller trends. As a result, more buyers—especially Millennials and older Gen Z—are choosing homes the same way they choose travel destinations or favorite brands: by asking, Does this feel like me?
That shift is changing how people evaluate neighborhoods, tour homes, and make decisions. In turn, lifestyle is becoming a primary filter early in the search process. If you’re planning to buy or sell this year, here are seven ways lifestyle-first buyers are shaping the market—and how to think about them.
When potential buyers first arrive at your home, the exterior and landscaping are the first things they notice. These initial impressions, often referred to as “curb appeal,” are crucial in shaping how buyers perceive your home’s value and the care you’ve put into maintaining it. The look and condition of your landscaping can either enhance or diminish your home’s appeal. As buyers move through your home, they expect the backyard to be just as inviting and well-kept as the front, offering spaces for relaxation and entertainment.