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Green home today. Industry standard tomorrow- The 2010 Forecast

 
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We all know that understanding market trends and issuesand how an industry may function in the future is one key to success. The real estate market is no exception. And if you invest  $79.you can pick up/download a 34 page report on key trendsin the construction industry that "provides you with instant access to a succinct snapshot of the construction industry to help you build a firm knowledge base about market conditions,trends, and leaders. "
The SmartMarket Report on residential green building published by McGraw-Hill , Summer 2006 release,  takes a solid look at the residential green building marketplace in particular. 
"Looking Ahead "  FYI: REALTORS® and home buyers.
Indicators that residential green building will escalate in the next year at a significant rate. What is considered a green home today, the report notes, will be the industry standard tomorow- in the not so distant future.- say by 2010!
A growth of 30% over 2006 numbers is expected.  More than two-thirds of builders will be building green homes, with only one-third not yet engaged in the marketplace.  Beyond 2007, the sheer number of participants in the green home building market will pull the rest of the market up to green standards just to ... more

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