I wonder if they're simply returning to old travel patterns ... we'll see

This is for a flip property.Initially we thought we will use the same granite (pattern - Ruby Sapphire) for both cabinets counter top and for the island.

One of them even has 66 backlinks.Do you see a pattern? 

There's patterns to everything, like Carlos highlighted and we can expand on it. 

Since the OP is in MA, he'll have a better idea of traffic patterns.  

She came and was getting a bit excited by the pitch of the guru (she had never seen the pattern of the pitch which was already quite familiar to me).

Just look at the map below of SFR priced $250k or lower:This pattern was originally predicted to continue through 2020, and doesn't seem to be slowing down.

People who can afford to rent in A and B neighborhoods are typically in a temporary holding pattern between mortgages.

One other thing, just remember its probably better to wait on a good tenant that will *hopefully* not stiff you than to have a tenant who shows a pattern of not being financially responsible. 

You will want to make sure you have the stove, fridge, and sink in a triangular pattern in the kitchen second option would be putting fridge in existing stove location.