When my Nutley clients set out to buy
a home, one of the elements that has been steadily moving up their list
of important considerations is energy: how much will a property cost
to heat and cool?
Big, drafty houses are being edged out, replaced
by green, eco-consciously-designed homes. Listings able to boast
prominent cost-saving features like solar heating can provide a huge
advantage to a seller. For prospects looking to buy a home in Nutley, the tradeoff between the higher price tag they
can expect from a solar-equipped home and the anticipated long-term
energy savings is tilting toward the latter.
What are the actual savings in dollars and cents?
That's the tricky part. Because every region is different (in Nutley, for instance, the number of clear, sunny days makes
the calculation different from averages elsewhere in the country), the
amount of solar energy that a typical homeowner can harvest varies widely.
Solar's renewed prominence has a lot to do with the
recent spikes in energy costs. Anyone who set out to buy a home within
the past year has certainly seen the writing on the wall…energy prices
may be dipping momentarily, but the future shows every sign that nasty
raises lie ahead, sooner or later. To the extent that a solar installation
serves to offset those fears, it can be thought of as a long-term energy
insurance policy. It's a subtle 'peace of mind' factor that can cinch
the decision to buy a home.
Energy-saving features are only one of the many considerations
that make a home purchase decision more than simply an emotional one.
If you are preparing to buy a Nutley home - whether or not you prioritize those standout
green features - give me a call. Now is a good time!
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