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Value You Can Measure
Speculator residents have a variety good reasons to upgrade their windows. Fixing leaky windows, refining the decor of your home etc… Other such values can be measured relatively explicitly.
To begin with, windows preserve about 72.3 percent of their initial purchase value in New England according to the Remodeling 2020 Cost vs. Value Report. This sets windows among the top 5 home improvement investments in terms of value retention.
With regards to energy savings, houses in Speculator, could have considerable decreases on daily expenditures for energy. If you already have dual pane windows you may save about $188.25 compared to $174 in Buffalo. Whereas, when replacing single-pane windows to National Vinyl’s EnergyStar rated windows you could save approximately $542.51 every year, compared to $452 in Buffalo.
Increase your Speculator Home’s Resale Price through Energy Savings
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Switching your windows to EnergyStar rated National Vinyl windows may increase the value of your home. As mentioned before, windows preserve most of their initial value especially given their long life expectancy. At a rate of 72.3% estimated for 2020 an average total window replacement job costing $17,925 would preserve $13,018 of its initial value.
Moreover, many buyers are willing to pay a premium for energy savings. Here we try to estimate : What’s the return on energy savings when selling the house? This is what we estimated in Speculator:
Basic Dual-Pane to National Vinyl
If you already have dual-pane windows (non-EnergyStar rated), in Speculator, your home value could increase by between $1129.52 and $1652.87 for a mid-tier or top-tier Speculator home respectively. Compare this to, the same upgrade in Buffalo may get you somewhere between $1044 and $1527.72.
Single-Pane to National Vinyl
When upgrading from low-efficiency single-pane windows, the potential is even greater. Speculator homeowners may see an estimated home value gain of between $3255.06 for mid-tier homes and $4763.24 for the top tier. Compare this to between $2712 and $3968.56 in Buffalo.
In other words, a window investment in Speculator can add between 0.56% percent and 2.38 % percent to the sale price of your home by way of the energy efficiency premium buyers have shown a willingness to pay. Add to this the aforementioned +72.3% retained upfront worth of your windows, and National Vinyl’s lifetime warranty, the value proposition for a Speculator homeowner is quite clear.
The variation between the range for Speculator and Buffalo, which for reference, would yield a potential premium range of 0.52% percent and 0.76% percent respectively, is derived from a number of factors, especially; the 0.91% percent difference in median home prices, a buyers’ propensity to pay more for energy savings at a given price point in the region, and energy price differences between Speculator and Buffalo.
The data presented is extrapolated from EnergyStar, the NREL,Department of Energy and expert research conducted by the National Association of Homebuilders. Speculator home value data is provided by Zillow.
Data Sources & Disclaimers
Sources:
https://www.bls.gov/regions/
https://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/data/2015/index.php?view=consumption
https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/design/windows-doors-and-skylights/update-or-replace-windows
https://www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/data/2015/index.php?view=consumption#by%20end%20uses
https://openei.org/wiki/NSTAR_Electric_Company
https://www.aceee.org/press/2018/10/aceee-2018-state-energy-efficiency
https://www.builderbooks.com/what-home-buyers-really-want–2019-edition-products-9780867187724.php?page_id=32&pid=NAH
http://eyeonhousing.org/2019/04/how-much-are-buyers-willing-to-pay-for-energy-efficiency/
https://www.builderbooks.com/what-home-buyers-really-want–2019-edition-products-9780867187731.php
https://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2020/new-england/
Disclaimer: The information on our website is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for competent legal, financial or engineering advice.
Although National Vinyl is a Member of the National Homebuilders association and TrustGard windows are the recipient of EnergyStar’s “Most Efficient”,
we wish to state clearly and unequivocally: the information provided does not consitute an endorsement by or from any third party. We make no representation as to the accuracy of the information entered by third parties.We, our directors or shareholders disclaim any liability for any damages or loss arising from your use thereof.
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