According to the National Association of Realtors, when homebuyers are shopping for a new home, sustainable features are now a priority. The NAR is responsible for identifying buyer and seller behavior, breaking down trends by generations. Builder Online published metrics identifying which generation comprises the largest...
When it comes to selling a green home, your marketing needs to be different than what you would do for a typical home, which competes on price and features. Green homes are won over with their value (lower utility bills, less toxins). So how do you...
Sheri Koones, author of four books on prefabricated housing, asks an interesting question: "Would you want your car to be built in your driveway? Of course you wouldn't. You want your car made in a climate-controlled factory by skilled professionals on an assembly line. Wouldn't you...
There are actually many programs available to help homeowners make energy-saving improvements to their homes without getting an additional mortgage just for the cost of them. The FHA’s Energy Efficient Loan program helps current or potential homeowners significantly lower their monthly utility bills by enabling...
[caption id="attachment_1985" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy of sustainhouse.com"][/caption] Green products are perceived as more expensive. Buyers are concerned about whether or not sustainable will save them in the long run. We live in a world filled with pollutants. Building materials contribute significantly to indoor air quality and...
Green building and sustainable housing have been hot topics since the first utterance of Global Warming. But have we been ignoring the main key to achieve this? The focus for green construction is usually on topics including material choices, indoor air quality, landscaping, and the VOC...