We all remember the old eco-friendly construction: UFO-looking domes, used tires, and giant solar panels that could keep a nightlight running for hours. Not anymore. Today’s green home can look just like any other upscale home, it’s owners can save 30 to 50 percent on energy bills, and the green homebuilder can be assured that he/she is in a hot and growing niche with no signs of slowing. Read More
Apparently, today’s homebuyers grew up watching “Big,” “Private Eyes” and “Silver Spoons” where giant game rooms, home theaters and secret passageways were the norm in the home.
While average square footage has stayed much the same and average lot size has actually shrunk, formal living and dining rooms are disappearing and are being replaced with expansive master suites, art niches, slanted hallways, and plush media rooms. Read More
Location, amenities, construction costs, square footage…do the classic measures of a home’s value have as direct a relation to price as they have in the past? Or are other factors beginning to wield influence?
Energy-efficient homes are gaining favor with buyers, who will pay 11% to 25% more for “green” homes, according to a recent Imre Communications and Green Builder Media study. Read More
