In the Chicago Tribune, Mary Umberger wrote in December: "The McMansion lives! . . . No, I don't think the McMansion is dead. People want that square footage."
She spoke with a spokesman at Pulte Builders (who does not build on the North Shore) who said that buyers still want large spaces - whether it's the kitchen, yard, master bedroom, closets or garage.
I decided to do a quick survey on new construction homes that were built in 2003 versus new ones built in 2013. Please continue reading . . .
