Renovating Homes & Energy Efficiency
August 5th, 2009
In a recent report by Realty Times reporter Kenneth R. Harney, Harney found real estate investors buying houses at discount prices have begun to focus more on energy efficiency as a marketable benefit. Instead of simply doing the usual renovations, such as paint jobs and landscaping to turn around properties for resale or rental, growing numbers of investors are emphasizing energy efficiency improvements to increase market values and cut marketing times.
Research studies have found that houses with high energy-efficiency ratings sell at premiums ranging anywhere from seven to 14 percent over comparable, non-efficient houses, and take fewer days on the market to sell.
Brunswick County, NC home remodeler Mark Johnson Custom Homes, Inc understands Green renovations give a competitive advantage to homeowners in today’s market. Green renovations are intended to drastically lower energy usage and carbon emissions, and offer Energy Performance Scores from independent auditors. “Today’s homeowners are both price-conscious and environmentally savvy, so ensuring their home will be more energy efficient post-renovation is one of our top goals,” stated Mark Johnson.
To read the complete article by Kenneth R. Harney, click here.
To view our recently completed LEED Platinum home in Wilmington, NC, click here and enter the Username “51” and Password “2009”. LEED Platinum is the highest attainable certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification is also available for home remodels.
