Today’s home buyers are looking to incorporate home technologies that increase the long-term value of their house while also providing convenience, safety and comfort. In fact, NAHB research shows that most home buyers want an energy-efficient home and are willing to pay more for it. NAHB’s consumer preferences survey of …
Sustainable Living: Springtime is in the Air
GBGC Expert: Lauren Ballas, Luxury for the Home Most of us are indoors for most of the day, so why not get rid of up to 89% of those harmful VOC’s like formaldehyde and xylene? You could go out and purchase an expensive air purifying system or you could do …
GHBA Implements New Green Built Program
Since the 2008 launch of the Greater Houston Builders Association’s Green Built Gulf Coast (GBGC) program, it has proven to be simple, affordable, and tailored to the homebuyer’s every need. The program is unprecedented in the Greater Houston region due to its remarkable ability to tailor itself to the needs …
NAHB Study: New Homes in 2015 will be Smaller, Greener and More Casual
A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that while consumer hesitation on home buying is waning, the recent housing downturn has changed what Americans are looking for in their next home. The survey research on consumer preferences, which is presented annually at the NAHB International …