Continued Homeowner Preference for Energy-efficient and Low Maintenance Products and Systems

Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — As the housing market continues to improve, investments within the home have remained focused on increasing energy efficiency, designing outdoor living environments and adding wireless communications systems as home offices remain the most popular special function room. These findings are from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Surveyfor the second quarter of 2012 that focused on emerging home features: systems, technologies and function rooms in the home.


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