Eco-Friendly Homes

Homes with eco-conscious features can sell faster and for more money than similar homes without them, a new analysis from Zillow found. Zillow looked at environment-related features mentioned in listing descriptions for 3.1 million home sales in 2020 and 2021. The analysis found that homes featuring electric vehicle chargers and drought-resistant landscaping can sell nine days faster than similar homes.  Features that protect against climate-related disasters such as hurricane shutters can sell for as much as 2.4% more than expected. Energy-efficient features can also help homes sell for more money and sometimes faster, with listings that mention solar panels selling for 1.4% more and listings including smart sprinkler systems and smart lights selling up to six days faster than expected.…