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In Florida, one community kept drawing buyers after resilient design helped homes stay powered through a major hurricane, showing how durability can strengthen demand.
Utility cost worries and outage concerns have increased interest in homes that can keep functioning when the grid goes down, adding a practical selling point.
The appeal reaches beyond energy savings, as buyers value greater self-sufficiency during severe weather and other disruptions that can interrupt daily life.
Upfront installation costs remained a barrier, but state and local incentives could help offset some expenses for owners considering energy-independent home features.
Builders and insurers began responding to demand for stronger homes, while experts saw resiliency as a major driver of long-term home value.