Most Americans Want Eco-Friendly Homes—And Would Pay More for Them

The desire for eco-friendly homes has increased dramatically in recent years. We may commemorate Earth Day in April, but many people make a concerted effort to go green in large or small ways all year long. And now, in addition to hybrid cars, biodegradable packaging, and recycling efforts, buyers are  increasingly eco-minded when it comes to their homes. Eco-friendly homes have gone mainstream: most people would trade in their swimming pools for Energy Star appliances and CFL lighting, according to a realtor.com® user survey. Living Green More than 30% of the realtor.com® user survey respondents currently live in an eco-friendly residence and nearly 85% of those we surveyed said they would like to own an eco-friendly home. Eco-friendly residences often…