I recently recieved my GREEN designation from the National Association of REALTORS.
Here are some Myths about GREEN (Sustainable) homes.
Green vs. Traditional
One of the most common myths of green building is that it's always more expensive. That's not necessarily true. It may cost more upfront, but the paybacks have repeatedly been proven.
A study released earlier this year by McGraw-Hill Construction and the U.S. Green Building Council found that 56 percent of those surveyed who had bought green homes earn less than $75,000 per year and 30 percent earn less than $50,000. The median price of green homes in the survey was $239,000, while 30 percent of the green homes cost less than $200,000. More than 50 percent of green homes cost "about the same" as a comparable non-green home, and 20 percent cost less, according to the findings in the survey.
It's also imperative to consider the savings on monthly utility bills as well as local, state and federal tax incentives that defray at least part of the cost, especially for green work done to existing homes. Now, ask yourself this, if green homes truly cost more, how could the non-profit Habitat for Humanity and other affordable housing agencies and builders and developers switch their entire building process over to the green side?
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