Be green, save green
Clayton Homes officially unveiled its new iHouse over the weekend, and some of its features, not to mention its selling price, could save buyers a bundle.
Clayton Homes says the iHouse is 30 percent more energy efficient than a traditional home. With the low price of the homes and a direct link to financing, iHouse owners probably won’t end up needing mortgage loan modification.
Selling price
The manufactured, modular Clayton iHome starts at just $74,900 for a 723-square-foot, called the iHouse I. For $93,300 you can get a 1,023-square-foot model, the iHouse II. Fast Company says:
Both homes can be configured in at least seven different ways and come with a number of standard features, including galvanized metal roofing, corrugated steel siding, a butterfly roof with rainwater collection, and non-VOC paints.
Going even greener
To save even more on energy costs, and avoid needing short-term loans to pay your electric bill, homeowners can add solar panels, tankless water heaters, and low-flow faucets to their iHouse. Of course, that costs extra.
However, the additions will save money over time. Fast Company calls the iHouse “perhaps the most affordable option for a low-carbon lifestyle, with monthly energy costs of under $70.”
Target demographics
The Clayton Homes iHouse is great for first-time home buyers because of its affordable price. Furthermore, perhaps the trendy popularity of the energy-efficient aspects will outweigh the stigma that many people associate with modular homes. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Clayton Homes iHouse Saves Money and Energy"
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