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 CONGRATULATIONS!
to Sharon H., the winner of our 8gb iPhone. She accepted the prize at our Holiday Party in December.
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Thanks to all of you who participated in our green real estate survey!
Many of you expressed interest in viewing the results.
Below is a sample of the survey responses.
question 1
Rank the three green concepts and features that are most important to you (1 being the most important)?
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Response
Count |
| High energy efficiency (insulation, roofing, windows, doors, appliances) |
49.3% (165) |
34.9% (117) |
15.8% (53) |
335 |
| On-site energy production (solar panels (pv), solar-thermal, geo-thermal, wind energy) |
33.6% (74) |
35.5% (78) |
30.0% (66) |
220 |
| Efficient water use systems |
21.5% (40) |
30.1% (56) |
47.8% (89) |
186 |
| Healthy interiors (non toxic materials/ better air quality) |
36.6% (82) |
32.6% (73) |
29.9% (67) |
224 |
| Recyclable and reusable materials |
25.9% (70) |
31.5% (85) |
42.2% (114) |
270 |
| Locally produced or manufactured products |
18.0% (18) |
32.0% (32) |
47.0% (47) |
100 |
question 2
Please rank the importance of the following factors in your home buying decisions (1 being the most important). |
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Response
Count |
| Green building / environmental concerns |
10.8% (45) |
14.8% (62) |
39.2% (164) |
22.5% (94) |
12.7% (53) |
418 |
| Price |
40.6% (176) |
36.6% (159) |
16.4% (71) |
3.9% (17) |
2.5% (11) |
434 |
| Location |
47.0% (204) |
38.0% (165) |
10.1% (44) |
4.1% (18) |
0.7% (3) |
434 |
| Aesthetics |
3.1% (12) |
10.1% (39) |
24.0% (93) |
38.8% (150) |
24.0% (93) |
387 |
| Amenities |
1.3% (5) |
3.1% (12) |
17.1% (66) |
23.8% (92) |
54.7% (211) |
386 |
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question 3
Where do you go for green information? Rank your top three sources. |
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Response
Count |
| Periodicals (Magazines / Newspapers) |
21.1% (75) |
51.7% (184) |
27.2% (97) |
356 |
| Books |
13.2% (15) |
26.3% (30) |
60.5% (69) |
114 |
| Internet / Website |
76.8% (307) |
18.5% (74) |
4.8% (19) |
400 |
| TV / Documentary |
5.4% (6) |
37.5% (42) |
57.1% (64) |
112 |
| Radio |
3.2% (2) |
37.1% (23) |
59.7% (37) |
62 |
| Friends / Word of Mouth |
7.4% (14) |
32.1% (61) |
60.5% (115) |
190 |
| Does not apply (I have not researched this) |
50.0% (5) |
20.0% (2) |
30.0% (3) |
10 |
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