Let The Sunshine In! Do You Like Homes With Lots of Windows?

They let the light in and capture the view outside.

Homes with a lot of windows are certainly popular with one segment of homeowners.

There are advantages and disadvantages. In a story on picture windows on the website "replacement windows for dummies," the author points out large windows allow in a lot of natural light as well as heat. They also can allow too much heat in and, if they aren't movable, can diminish ventaliation inside a house.

Do you prefer a home with a lot of windows? Let us know why or why not in the comments section.

In Dublin, this four-bedroom, five-bathroom home with plenty of windows is listed at $985,000.

The house, located at 5035 Shapleigh Court, is 3,472 square feet. It was built in 2006.

You can check out more homes with lots of window space on San Ramon Patch and Castro Valley Patch.

This information was provided by Rachael Hand, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker and director for the Contra Costa Board of Realtors (DRE 01450616), 925-372-8080 or rachael.hand@cbnorcal.com. Properties featured in this article may be offered by a variety of local real estate firms.