Smart Technology Overlooked in Residential Appraisals

Oct. 22, 2010
National Green Building Conference builders seemed especially frustrated by the inability to get their green technologies recognized by lenders and appraisers

According to Electronic House's Julie Jacobson, during the recent National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) National Green Building Conference builders seemed especially frustrated by the inability to get their green technologies recognized by lenders and appraisers. Anecdotal evidence collected by the NAHB indicates that builders have been able to sell sustainable homes “considerably faster than the traditionally built new homes … .”

To read Jacobson's full post, visit Electronic House.

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