In many markets, third party-certified homes command higher prices and sell more quickly than conventional ones.

Buyers are interested in third party-certified homes such as this LEED-Platinum project from Josh Wynne Construction in Sarasota, Fla. Credit: Matt McCourtney
As green building pros know all too well, today’s recession-weary home buyers are often more concerned with price than with a home’s energy rating, durability, or indoor air quality. New research, however, reflects a steady increase in the public’s understanding of the value of green building features. Sigue leyendo