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Daily Real Estate News | November 9, 2009 | New Homes Are More Energy Efficient
Buyers of new homes can expect much healthier and more energy-efficient properties than they get if they buy an older home.

Tom Molidor, president of Molidor Custom Builders in Clarendon Hills, Ill., recommends installing a high-efficiency furnace close to the part of the house the family uses the most, instead of putting it in the basement.

A 3,000-square-foot home that is top-rated for energy efficiency can be heated in the greater Chicago area for less than $50 a month, estimates R.A. Faganel Builders.

Other commonly included energy-friendly features include double- or triple-paned low-E windows that not only keep out cold air but also make homes quieter.

Source: Chicago Tribune, Leslie Mann (11/06/2009)