Green Home Buyers

I recently completed an extensive course on Green Housing and Energy Efficient Homes. In these times of financial uncertainty, more and more people are looking to save money on their utilities, and at the same time, help to save the environment.

When searching for a new home, buyers not only look at the initial cost of the home, but the cost of maintaining and repairing and living in that house.

Green homes homes spend roughly 25% less time on the market than conventional homes, and they sell for more money per square foot.

Green features most often looked for and often not listed on the MLS or flyers, are double-paned, low-E windows, well-sealed and insulated structure, balanced attic air intake and exhaust, spray foaminsulation.

Additional energy efficient features or appliances include dual flush toilets, tankless water heaters, low-flow shower heads and faucets, high-efficiency HVAC systems and furnaces, flourescent lighting, solar features, and Energy Star appliances.