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Wilkes-Barre homeowners have many valid reasons to upgrade their windows. Updating broken windows, improving the design of your home etc… Other such values should be measured rather precisely.
Firstly, 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, households located in Wilkes-Barre, could notice major declines on weekly bill for electricity. If you already have dual pane windows you may save about $109.52 compared to $116 in Philadelphia. On the other hand, when upgrading single-pane windows to National Vinyl’s EnergyStar rated windows you may save approximately $253.85 annually, compared to $294 in Philadelphia.
Improve your Wilkes-Barre Home’s Asking Price through Energy Savings
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Switching your windows to EnergyStar rated National Vinyl windows may add to the sale price 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.
In addition, many buyers are willing to pay a premium for energy savings. Here we try to answer the question : What’s the premium for energy savings on the market? What follows is what we uncovered in Wilkes-Barre:
Basic Dual-Pane to National Vinyl
If you already have dual-pane windows (non-EnergyStar rated), in Wilkes-Barre, your home value could increase by between $547.59 and $728.3 for a mid-tier or top-tier Wilkes-Barre home respectively. Compare this to, the same replacement in Philadelphia could yield somewhere between $580 and $771.4.
Single-Pane to National Vinyl
When upgrading from low-efficiency single-pane windows, the potential is even greater. Wilkes-Barre homeowners may see an estimated home value increase of between $1269.23 for mid-tier homes and $1688.07 for the top tier. Compare this to between $1470 and $1955.1 in Philadelphia.
Another way to look at it, a window investment in Wilkes-Barre can add between 0.78% percent and 2.41 % percent to the asking price of your home via the energy efficiency premium buyers have shown a willingness to pay. Combined with the aforementioned +72.3% retained initial value of your windows, and National Vinyl’s lifetime warranty, the value proposition for a Wilkes-Barre homeowner is quite clear.
The variation between the range for Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia, which for reference, would yield a potential premium range of 0.83% percent and 1.1% percent respectively, is derived from a number of factors, especially; the -0.62% percent difference in median home prices, a buyers’ likelihood to pay more for energy savings at a given price range in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton region, and heating & cooling price differences between Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia.
The data presented is based on EnergyStar, the NREL,Department of Energy and extensive research done by the National Association of Homebuilders. Wilkes-Barre 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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