You also want to check the state's database to make sure they don't have the site on their radar for past environmental issues that have not been resolved.

Just like any product, the bottom of the barrel spec homes that are churned out assembly line style are going to be lower quality than older non spec homes.

No environmentally conscious person will get behind this as a great new way forward.

Many are pie-in-the-sky or won't fit my style, but the few that are good are usually very profitable and more than makes up for the time investment.My last big move just came in 2020: we've moved into strictly commercial acquisitions. 

Without a outdoor air exchanger you may have environmental issues/air quality.

Hybrid work, less taxes, more desirable location (50 bars and an ocean within a mile) create an opportunity for New Yorkers to leave expensive crowded living environments for a hybrid living area to match their hybrid work style. 

that's our Architects version of Modern Farm house.. and in that location we can get by with the taller roofs in some jurisdictions you have height limits that necessitate prairie style roofs here in the PDX metro area ( cant block sunlight of the neighbor) 

How about the $10k appraisal fee/environmental report?

I don't think that is worth the added flexibility of the 30 year loan even if you plan to initially make 15 year style payments on it.

Single family, cape cod style home w/ 4 bdrm and 2 bath