32 Business View - May 2015
National Association of
Home Builders
New homes increasingly offer efficiency, sustainable features
During New Homes Month in April, the National Asso-
ciation of Home Builders (NAHB) is showing how new
homes increasingly offer the energy-efficient features
home buyers seek. Surveys indicate that efficiency is
among the most-wanted features of home buyers and
that builders are responding to this demand.
“Our builder members are telling us that more and
more buyers are looking at new homes for their effi-
ciency in design and functionality,” said NAHB chair-
man Tom Woods, a home builder from Blue Springs,
Mo. “Whether it’s improved insulation or sustainable
building materials, today’s new homes can reach
higher energy performance and greater durability than
was possible even 20 years ago. And programs like
the National Green Building Standard help consumers
achieve their efficiency needs.”
As more Millennials enter the housing market, they are
sharing what features are most likely to affect their
home buying decisions. An NAHB survey revealed that
Energy Star certifications are a priority for these home
buyers. In fact, 84 percent of this group is willing to pay
2-3 percent more for an energy-efficient home as long
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