This week, an interesting set of surveys was published by Yahoo Real Estate, and they show a changing picture of Americans’ perception of homes and what constitutes separates a good house from a great house. The overarching theme? More and more, homeowners are coming to value ‘green’ characteristics in a home over plenty of other factors.
Just how much is that preference changing? Among all the choices for features that those surveyed looked for in a home, energy efficiency and being a environmentally friendly home topped all other options. Half of all those who participated listed these sorts of features and characteristics as being what they most looked for in a home. On top of that, more than a quarter of the people surveyed said finding a greener home was the primary motivation for trying to find a new place to live.
While more Americans are becoming concerned with environmental impact related to building a home, the primary focus still lands on finding a home that’s energy efficient. It’s plain to see why that’s so sought after, though, with millions of homeowners trying to find ways to save money on monthly bills. Often, there are also plenty of tax credits available as well, and that’s definitely enticing to new home builders.
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