[GSBN] more on straw bale home values

[Dusty]

Hello EJ,
One way to qualify the energy savings is to have the home HERS rated. This will give a direct comparison for how this individual homes energy performance compares to a national standard. Here in Gunnison, CO, an Energy Star straw bale home that sold 3 years ago was was re-appraised for approximately 10% more($30000) based on the energy savings from the increased insulation and other quantifying features based on the energy ratings.  This past year another straw bale home in our area had an assessed increase value, while other comparable stick build homes in the same development had a decrease in there assessed value.
If I can be of service to better define, outline, educate the HERS rating process, please let me know

Dusty Szymanski
Straw & Timber Craftsmen INC 
dusty at strawandtimber.com
  

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 From: "ejgeorge at riseup.net" <ejgeorge at riseup.net>
To: Global Straw Building Network <GSBN at sustainablesources.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:11 PM
Subject: [GSBN] more on straw bale home values
  
Hi again,

So another question on US straw bale home values --
a straw bale home built here in upstate NY in 2005 is going up for sale (the owners are relocating). This is one of the first straw bale homes to go on the market in NY state or even Northeastern US (the only other one I'm aware of is Clark Sanders spec house).

The realtor (and occasional bale house builder himself) is looking for some guidance in setting the home value and was wondering if those who live in areas that have more active straw bale resale markets (CO? CA? SW in general?) have noticed any trends - a premium compared to similar sized/detailed homes due to increased energy efficiency? a penalty compared to them for being unconventional? about the same? all over the place? Has anyone ever done a study comparing straw bale to conventional home market values???

Any input much appreciated. Thanks again.

ej




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