Baby Boomers, Green Built Homes
As our population continues to age, single story homes are more and more popular. This is quite a departure from the large, Tuscan style homes that dominated the 90's. Better use of space, less square footage, and an open flow are key requests. Green built homes are in the forefront. When seemed like a trend has quickly become the true wave of the future. Ask about the builder's building practices. The average term between moves is seven years. When you are ready to sell, seven year from now, what expectations will buyers have for the "green" characteristics. It is going to impact property values.
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