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2008 Industry Outlook
Residential Real Estate 2008
Bottoming Out: The residential market will likely hit its low this year.
Going Green
 Matthew Greer [Photo: Nicholas Von Staden] |
But it is possible to incorporate energy- and water-efficient features in residential projects at all price levels, adds Greer, whose company is working with the Broward County Housing Authority on Tallman Pines, 250-unit LEED certified affordable housing project under construction in Deerfield Beach.
“Going green appeals to a higher-end buyer who is looking for a quality product or health benefits,” he says. “But we’ve found that if you’re smart about it and stay within the cost-benefit curve, you can do a lot with rental units and have happier tenants. While LEED certification is not for every project, more developers are looking for ways to incorporate those green features in new projects.”
Business Beat - Week of May 3rd
