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These days, buyers like homes with open floor plans, high ceilings, large rooms and lots of light, which is particularly important in the Pacific Northwest due to the often cloudy weather. Larger master bedrooms, master baths and kitchens are always popular. Reasonably sized secondary bedrooms are important as well.