New homes attract consumers looking to save on energy costs KALOKO FURNITURE Interior Design by She Designs Hawaii Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Free Islandwide Delivery ,BVIPMB4USFFUBU)BMF,VAJ1MBBt Ocean View Lots in Holualoa “Words Are Not Enough” LOT B5 - 15,355 sf. level lot- house is fi nished in front so no guessing about view. $279, 000 LOT B7 - Private and large. 19,506 sf lot. House below in process so site position & view can be maximized. $289,000 LOT A1 - A challenging driveway but once arrived this 17,387 sf lot begs a 2 story home. No subdivision height restrictions on this lot. $299,000 LOT A4 - A sweeping Makai driveway will allow for view & privacy. $345,000 “Better Come See” Barrie W. Parker (B) RB 16438 (808) 334-0000 Offered by 8 West Hawaii Real Estate | May 11, 2016 NAHB recently surveyed builders about the features they are most likely to include in new homes they build this year. Four of the top 10 features focused on energy efficiency: low-E windows, Energy Star-rated appliances and windows, and programmable thermostats. These features correspond to the list of features that consumers say are most important to them, as well. According to NAHB’s latest survey of home buyer preferences, Energy Star appliances and windows, as well as an Energy Star rating for the entire house, are among the top five mostwanted features. “Today’s new homes include features that will help homeowners reduce energy consumption and enhance the conveniences of modern living,” said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “Our builders are telling us that energy efficiency continues to be a top demand from consumers.” In fact, home buyers are willing to pay more for a home if they can get lower utility costs in return. On average, they will pay an additional $10,732 up front to save $1,000 a year in utilities. Other popular features that builders said they are most likely to add to their homes include a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, laundry room, great room (kitchen-family roomliving room) and a central island and granite countertop in the kitchen. More information about the NAHB surveys can be found at HousingEconomics.com. “Today’s new homes include features that will help homeowners reduce energy consumption and enhance the conveniences of modern living,” said Ed Brady, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Bloomington, Ill. “Our builders are telling us that energy efficiency continues to be a top demand from consumers.”
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