[Bonka]

Buyers these days are willing to pay top dollar for convenience and visual appeal, and sacrifice space and quality and surely developers have no problem charging top dollar for mediocrity. A homeowner can easily obtain better quality materials and fixtures if they're willing to put up with contractors or do the work themselves, and for less money, but fact is many aren't willing to deal with the inconvenience.

I've never found the appeal of buying a sub 700sq.ft. 2bdrm cubicle where the master bedroom is 10'x10', use the cheapest locks and particle board shelves in the closets but that's what your typical new construction suite looks like.

Nice read. Shows how many buyers these days demand everything right away for nothing.