Ready for Solar Power? Should You Lease or Buy? Whether or not a home buyer is willing to pay for your solar panels is still up in the air. Everybody talks a good game about conserving energy and cutting costs, but when it comes right down to a choice of properties, homes with solar panels… Read More
Eco-friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank. I’m all for eco-friendly options when remodeling or updating. Depending on the age of your home and its original construction, a small change can make a huge difference in energy consumption. Some accessories like a smart thermostat might seem like a significant initial investment, but over the… Read More
With so much science involved in making homes energy efficient, and so many advances in a short time, the average person is usually at a loss when it comes to understanding green terminology. Here, the National Association of Homebuilders decodes some of the most commonly used language. An “Energy-Efficient” home is defined as a home… Read More
The Future Is Calling! Homebuilding Innovations to Watch – Green homes and eco-friendly building options are no longer on the fringe. More and more often, Home Buyers are requesting the latest and greatest innovations in their new home. Small but powerful generators, sliding window walls, networked refrigerators are all well on their way to being… Read More
Energy efficient homes are far from trendy now, they’ve become the norm. In fact, in the world of New Construction, the efficiency of the newly built home is right at the top of most buyer’s frequently asked questions. Everyone who owns a home or who ever will own a home should know the basics. I’ve… Read More
By Barbara Pronin Improving the look and functionality of your home goes a long way toward boosting its value. But what types of renovation are today’s buyers looking for? If you are thinking of remodeling, a national survey by Consumer Reports reveals the most sought-after amenities: Kitchens top the list – Buyers want a clean,… Read More
During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and with the support of Ply… Read More
