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Evergreen, Colorado - At a per square foot price, green certified energy efficient homes are selling for more than conventional homes according to Earth Advantage Institute, a non-profit green building organization. In a study of certified green homes in Oregon, the institute discovered that they sold for 12% more than conventional homes and were also on the market for a shorter amount of time. A Washington study had even better results, where green certified homes sold at 25% more than others and also sold about 12% faster.

Many people are attracted to green homes because they consume less resources, even drastically lowering their utility bills in some cases. They also use safer and more environmentally friendly materials versus toxic materials sometimes present in conventional homes. There seems to be a growing demand for these types of homes despite one of the worst housing market downturns in history.

I remember a time when people laughed at the treehuggers and their green homes, but it looks like they're really getting the last laugh. This unpredictable economy has brought about some surprising developments. Namely, that green homes are now desirable and being frugal is in. It's amazing how much exuberance is now shunned. Getting a green certification for a home is hard work however, and it may take you a while to experience the cost benefits of converting your property to meet government standards. Instead, you can take steps to improve insulation, install water-saving devices and energy efficient bulbs to start the process immediately. It's a fun and economical way to use our resources, and you could always point it out when selling your home.


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