You ask, what’s new for 2008? I see the green building trend hitting the mainstream! I recently came across the SmartMarket Report on residential green building published by McGraw-Hill, it takes a solid look at the residential green building marketplace and I thought I would share the highlights. Indicators show that residential green building will escalate in the next year at a significant rate. What is considered a green home today, the report notes will be the industry standard tomorrow! A growth of 30% over 2006 numbers is expected. More than two-thirds of builders will be building green homes. Beyond 2007, the sheer number of participants in the green home building market will pull the rest of the market up to green standards just to stay competitive.
I definitely feel the market for green homes will be on the rise locally. Look for some exciting new local activities in 2008 that will raise awareness such as Green Home Tour, Green Expo and Conference and don’t miss the “Join the Green Revolution” community education classes which I will be involved in again. If I can help answer any green home questions please feel free to give me a call. Thanks, DeAnn Bauer, EcoBroker 805.451.7488
