AS DEMAND for a HealthyBuilt® (and/or green rehab) home rises, we look at 6 reasons why...
(beyond the fact that they are ADORABLE see photo)
1. Cost LESS to operate. A HealthyBuilt® home, built with recommended footprint in mind, will cost less to operate. Efficient use of energy when economic times are challenging makes sense (and cents) both of which add up —
2. Reduce maintenance costs .If you do not need immediate gratification, lower maintenance costs definitely are a long term benefit.
3. Noteworthy Tax Advantages. You can also save money with green building tax advantages. As per: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Tax Credits— Recently passed Federal Tax Credits and NC Tax Credits are available to help pay for energy efficiency and renewable energy for new and existing homes as well as commercial buildings.
4.The WELLNESS Factor. HealthyBuilt® (Green homes) and renovations/rehabs contribute in a positive way.
5.Lower Toxicity. (If anyone in your family has allergies, this will be a big one for you.) Green structures are healthier than conventional homes –less indoor air pollution (IAQ)spaces and involve fewer toxic materials during the building process.
6. GOOD FOR YOU, your family and the Earth, too. a) saves energy, b) cuts greenhouse gas emissions, c) conserves natural resources, d) improves air and water quality, and e) reduces construction waste. Your grand-kids will benefit when you look for locally –produced products made in the USA.
COST Cons?: OH! But wait a minute! Did I hear someone say that it will cost a ridiculous amount of money to have the health benefits as well as energy, and money saved???
Cost Sense. Where demand for Healthy Built Homes is solid, (as it is in Asheville NC) it costs only about .25 cents a square foot more …..so...at 25 cents more per square foot…how much more will it cost to build a 2,000 square foot home like that of Asheville Green Builder Hans Doellgast seen above.
7. DEMAND: People are smart. We love natural light.We love natural products.We desire excellence. In fact, we demand it.
REALTORS® AND CONSUMERS consider the momentum of DEMAND-
REALTORS®- Here is an amazing marketing opportunity where all stakeholders can benefit.
Buyers…the resale value of your home will be stronger as quality is in demand.
Sellers… if you want to tap into brisker sales opportunities think about GREENING UP your home.
The home you see here was built by Asheville Green Builder Featured on HGTV Green Week, 2011.
Here is a post I did on that amazing builder.
P.S. So..now that we have that all squared away...
Raise your hand if your dream could be to build a wonderful nest like the one pictured here?
Checkout the videos to the right for a heavenly building site
near Asheville right in the Black Mountain Range (Asheville NC) àà àà
© Asheville Real Estate Journal "Demand and 6 Other Reasons that Drive Healthy Trends"
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