Cedar Rapids House for Sale
When it comes to a Cedar Rapids house for sale, one of the elements that can greatly enhance the value and enjoyment of a home is a green home.
According to McGraw Hill Construction research dating back to 2006, green homes are in demand. “The green home building market most rapidly accelerated during the housing downturn when builders experienced in green remained in business at higher proportions than those not knowledgeable about energy-efficient and green home building.”
As the housing industry has improved, buyers are no longer just looking at depressed prices as a motivator to buy. Now buyers are looking at green features in their Cedar Rapids house for sale. It helps their buying decisions and buyers are paying more for green.
What does it mean for a home to be “green?”
- The use the use of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is increasing in both new and existing homes. In one study this form of insulation produced energy savings of 16% to 22%.
- Energy efficient windows
- New doors
- Solar panels
- Newer, high efficiency furnace.
- Energy-Star appliances.
- Heated Floors.
- Geothermal heating system if you’re building a new home.
- Tankless Water Heater.
Improvements you can afford for your Cedar Rapids house for sale:
- A homeowner’s best friend. Seal up a leaky house to save on energy costs.
- Programmable Thermostat.
- Low flush toilets.
- Efficient shower heads.
- Efficient light bulbs.
- Timer for lights.
- Energy efficient power strip.
- Smart house technologies for remote access. Control the thermostat or close the drapes from your smartphone.
- A clothesline. If your HOA allows.
SW Iowa News Source reports on taking green one step farther with faux plants mixed in with beautiful landscaping. With certain parts of the country facing water restrictions, and many others simply wanting to go green, both residential and commercial property owners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep lawns and hedges thick, green and free of dead zones
“Many builders and decorators have begun incorporating artificial vegetation in their landscaping treatments, both to sidestep new watering regulations and reduce environmental impact,” says Dallas-based real estate developer, Braden Power of Power Properties. “Although most people haven’t yet begun to notice, ‘faux foliage’ is now sprouting up in various renovation projects around the country, including exclusive hotels and country clubs.”
Power says the new trend to use simulated greenery in building projects is about more than just water conservation:
“Simulated plants are very environmentally friendly,” says Power. “Because insects aren’t attracted to them, there is no need to spray pesticides, so there is zero contamination of the soil and groundwater. And because fertilizer is not used, there isn’t a problem with nitrate runoff into nearby streams and lakes. When simulated grass is used, there is no monthly lawn service to pay for, nor is there any pollution from gasoline powered mowers, hedge clippers, or leaf blowers.”
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