Green Homes Blog

The sun generates enough clean energy in one day to provide a year's supply of energy for your home or office. Why not tap into this abundant resource of clean energy? PV (Photovoltaic) preserves the earth's finite fossil-fuel resources coal, oil, natural gas and reduces air and noise pollution a...

Dear Home Owners, Before you put your home on the market, we have information that every homeowner must know. For example, 4 out of 5 homebuyers want homes that are: *energy efficient; *healthy; *comfortable; and *environmentally friendly. Our Team Green/Living WellTM Maximum Home Value ReviewTM...

When most buyers look for their new home it's an emotional decision.  They look at the curb appeal and the layout while trying to decide where every thing will go.  It's a wonderful feeling to find that home that's just right. The Realtor did their job too; they pointed out all the features of th...

What does Green Building mean?  Green Building, also known as sustainable building, is essentially the use of design and construction methods and materials that are resource efficient.  It takes into account the relationship between the health of our built environments, the health of our natural ...

I moved to Traverse City in late October of 2007.  I quickly found that "green" education and promoting sustainability is vital to this area.  I lived in Washington DC for 20 plus years where I have seen the impact years of neglect can lead to.  I have also seen the dramatic improvements "green" ...

1. Green up your appliances. Getting rid of that old refrigerator in the garage could save you as much as $150 a year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Appliance use comprises about 18% of a typical home's total energy bill, with the fridge being one of the biggest energy hogs. I...