Do Sustainable ("Green") Features Matter to Developers?

[Joshua Stewart]

I am curious for those who have done single family new construction whether or not you chose to invest in any sustainable design or construction strategies for your projects, or if you specifically chose not to. Why or why not? Does anyone have experience doing a LEED-certified home or development for their investment projects?

I know a lot of it is based on location and the requirements of your state or municipality.

Looking to understand some of the pros or cons from a developer perspective as to why you chose or chose not to pursue this type of strategy, and what the benefits where either way.

Thanks!