Green Homes Construction on the Rise

There is a definite shift taking place in the market as green practices spring to the forefront. According to a recent Smart Market Report on home construction, green and sustainable homes developments are expected to skyrocket over the next several years to a staggering 29 to 38 percent by 2016.

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Other factors are also driving green home construction growth. Nearly two-thirds of builders and remodelers said more and more new home buyers in Charlotte are requesting green homes and green, sustainable projects, many of them seeking out lower energy costs.

The higher costs of building green are less of a factor now than they were several years ago. With ample supply of green home products, prices have become more competitive with traditional green home projects.

 

The report also found that more than 80percent report that energy efficiency is making today's homes far more green compared to two years ago. Use of energy-efficient features is commonplace in the market and has become the top practice by nearly all builders and remodelers.

 

Also tops in consideration are indoor air quality, with 95 percent of high volume home builders including these features, and durable materials being emphasized by remodelers.

 

“These findings confirm the shift we've seen in the market,” says Jim Halter, Vice President, Construction Solutions for Waste Management. “Builders and remodelers are placing more emphasis on energy efficiency, increases in sustainability focused waste management practices and more products made from post-consumer materials. These important factors are pushing our industry forward.”

 

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Charlotte, North Carolina in Top 3 Percent of US Metros for Energy Jobs

It’s no small secret that Charlotte, North Carolina has been a strong contender for energy jobs. However, that momentum has increased significantly over the last few years. The 16-county Charlotte region counts more than 200 organizations and more than 20,000 employees performing the important daily work of the energy industry.  So much so, that it is now considered America’s new energy capital.

A Lean, Green Workforce

This continued spawning of green, clean Charlotte companies and the vocations they offer is one of the main attractions for buyers of new homes in Charlotte. Combined with fantastic schools and universities offering learning opportunities and degrees in energy efficiency and sustainability, Charlotte’s work force has been identified as a major competitive advantage, and the influx of young energy leaders with diverse experiences has emerged as a significant resource for energy and engineering firms.

The plan to foster an energy hub in the Charlotte region is kicking into high gear, with a number of organizations playing key roles in the initiative. Major energy players in Charlotte include AREVA, Babcock and Wilcox, Duke Energy, Electric Power Research Institute, Fluor, Metso Power, Piedmont Natural Gas, Siemens Energy, Shaw Group, Toshiba, URS Corp., and Westinghouse. Leaders representing businesses of every size, local and state government, educational institutions and civic organizations have put Charlotte on the energy map.

Green City, Green Homes

The Charlotte energy hub also brings with it the demand for green homes. For True Homes, being green isn’t just the latest trend or buzz word; green building is at the core of our business philosophy. It is a commitment to green home design and green construction. Our True Green building program flows directly out of that desire.

At True, we believe we have a responsibility to our customers and communities, as well as the environment. We achieve this through GREEN BUILDING and CONSERVATION. These two areas allow us and True Home green living home owners to reduce the impact on our environment, create healthier green living environments, conserve energy, as well as save money.  

True Homes is the largest home builder in Charlotte, North Carolina, with new communities in Charleston, South Carolina. For more information on building your True dream home, visit www.truehomesusa.com or contact us at 704-937-2307.

Charlotte Home Sale Closings Up 22 Percent from Last Year

According to a recent report by the Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association, residential real estate activity for August 2012 continues the good news from the previous month of July: home sales closings have gone up again in Charlotte. Along with that, home sale prices have also increased to an average of $207,380.

Strong Gains Seven Months Straight

Strong gains in new home sales and new home prices last month were preceded by steady gains over the last several months. Although average list prices have taken a slight dip, sellers are now receiving more of their asking price, which is up a staggering 89.7 percent from last July. With six months ahead of it, August makes the seventh straight month of gainful real estate activity in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

August also saw homes spending fewer days on the market from listing to close, decreasing two weeks compared to 2011. Distressed foreclosure properties, which tend to sell fastest, actually decreased, with the number of active foreclosures at its lowest level since January 2008. However, they also saw the largest year-over-year median price gain of 6.7 percent. The number of active short sales was also at its lowest level since April 2009.

A Popular Destination for Relocation

Charlotte is fast rising in relocations, welcoming transplants by the hundreds. Baby boomers, retirees, young tech-savvy hipsters and green energy professionals are moving into the southern city for work, creating an increased demand to buy new homes in Charlotte. That fact, combined with historically low interest rates, affordable home prices, and being a great overall place to live, Charlotte becomes pretty irresistible to new home buyers looking for a home in the Carolinas.

True Homes is the largest home builder in Charlotte, North Carolina, with new communities in Charleston, South Carolina. For more information on building your True dream home, visit www.truehomesusa.com or contact us at 704-937-2307.