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Reasons to Invest in Eco-Friendly Properties

by Eileen Summers 08/11/2019

Eco-friendly properties are becoming increasingly popular. There are lots of people who are willing to invest in eco-friendly houses. Eco-friendly homes are a great option if you are purchasing a new home or you want to move into another piece of property.

Green properties have advantages that are far more than traditional homes. If you are unaware about the gains of investing in an eco-friendly estate, here are three good reasons to invest:

Eco-friendly properties last longer

Do you know that green homes last longer than the conventional home? The main reason for this is that eco-friendly building materials are more durable. For instance, green homes can withstand the impact of wind more than traditional houses. The steel beam is an eco-friendly material that gives the home a solid frame. You will be interested to hear that the steel beam is much stronger than wood. Also, a steel beam is better protected from termites or rot.

It is worth noting that the majority of the eco-friendly construction materials are treated to last long. Every element of the home must be used maximally to minimize waste. 

Eco-friendly properties are more valuable

Green living is most times associated with modern conveniences as well as luxury living. For example, you can harness the power of the sun and rain efficiently through the photovoltaic solar power and rainwater harvesting. There is no need to depend on the grip alone for electricity when we can quickly generate electricity through these eco-friendly processes. When you consider the benefits mentioned above, a green home is more advantageous than the traditional home. 

In addition to that, green homes are also temperature controlled all the year round, which increases the property value substantially.

Eco-friendly properties are cheaper to run

The costs of running an eco-friendly home are considerably less than that of a traditional house. Other merits of eco-friendly properties are their convenience and benefits to the environment. You save a substantial amount of money when you stay in an eco-friendly home. Some features that protect your money in a greenhouse includes Hydronics Radiant cooling and heating, LEDs, Photovoltaic solar electricity and many others.

Visit your closest home hardware store to learn more about eco-friendly features to save you money

About the Author
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Eileen Summers

• 23 years of highly successful Real Estate Experience in Northern Virginia • Expertise in the Northern Virginia marketplace • Excellent technology skills • Enthusiastic and Professional • Top Quality Service A 30 year resident of No. Virginia and a Graduate of the REALTORS Institute, Eileen is a Lifetime Member of the L&F Founder's Club as well as a Lifetime Member of the President's and Chairman's Club, and on the L&F Gold Team. She is an NVAR Life Top Producer and a Life member of the NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club. Her excellent knowledge of the marketplace combined with experience, enthusiasm, technical knowledge, and professionalism provide clients and customers with top quality service. E-mail or phone Eileen for more information on her listings and/or for a free computerized Market Analysis of your home (Northern Virginia area homes). • 20 Years Real Estate experience in Northern Virginia • Expertise in the Northern Virginia Marketplace • Excellent all-round Technology Skills Specialities: • New Construction • Resale Residential • Specializes in Relocations