Green Home Features Grow in Demand, an article from Realtor Magazine Online, reports that green features are growing in popularity. For buyers, it means lower costs, being more environmentally friendly and adopting a healthier lifestyle. The focus is on energy efficiency, water efficiency and indoor air quality. Energy Star appliances, low-flow shower heads, carpets and paint with low volatile organic compounds and building materials from local suppliers are what buyers are looking for. The average green buyer is willing to shell out an extra $12,400 to get these features. http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2009011605
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