Green Homes Blog

In today's wireless world it is more important than ever to stay connected. We all know to well that technology isn't slowing down. We are often left wondering how that computer we bought just 2 years ago isn't working so well anymore. Often the same is true for our pocket books. The money we mad...

Architects, Builders, Consultants, Distributors, Energy Auditors, Green Verifiers, LEED AP's, Tradesman, and REALTORS®: You and I are the entrepreneurs of this world, and we must find a way to build / renovate the buildings that people need in a sustainable way.  That's the future, and it's upon ...

Renters can benefit from energy and water conservation. It is a common misconception that if you rent you can not benefit from energy efficiency and green practices.  The changes that anyone can make are in the areas where most energy savings are seen.  Regardless of whether you rent an apartment...

Whether you're talking dollars & cents, or environmentalism, the verdict is building green just makes sense.  Green building to many builders has been seen as an environmentalist driven fad.  Recently there has been increased interest in green homes: but the surge is coming not only from environm...

It is no secret that the housing market is still struggling.  However, the good news is you have a tool at your disposal that can be the difference in closing that deal.  With so many homes on the market, building a new home just isn't where the money is at.  Many builders know a secret you need ...

Trees are your friends Remember when the most valuable part of a home was it's lawn?  The greener the grass, the larger the lawn, the better,  I remember my neighbor spending most of his summer weekends trying to prevent weeds from growing up in the lawn.  He had the greenest most luscious lawn i...

Knowing how to market a green home where most of what adds value is behind the walls, can be a difficult task if you don't understand 3 basic principles.  First and foremost, the word GREEN may not be your best friend.  Use words like High-Performance or Efficient.  Most buyers still do not have ...

I have been asked by green real estate agent's for my help in turning their REALTORS(R) association's MLS green.  Yes I have several suggestions, but just shooting out a couple suggestions will only confuse the issue further.  The problems are complex when establishing a green MLS that actually w...

I was made aware of this bill in late March.  This is the type of bill that I talk about in my Earth Day blog, where I had posted a  link.  I know not every one will look at a link so I thought I would put the information up on the blog so everyone can see exactly what I am talking about.  If you...

Conventional building practices often demonstrate little regard for energy efficiency or the larger economic, environmental or social impacts of the built environment. Green Building attempts to break with these practices. Green building integrates a wide-range of building design, construction, a...