Green Real Estate

As a realtor I have the pleasure of dealing with quite a few first time home buyers and helping them with their first purchase. I have become increasingly concerned with some of the homes they are wanting to see. Quite often the first choice is the large square foot home with the low price. Even in [Read More]

If everyone in the U.S said "no thanks" to ATM reciepts, it would save a roll of paper so long it could circle the equator fifteen times. If every household in the U.S. replaced just one roll of virgin fiber paper towels (70 sheets) with 100% recylcled ones, we could save 544,000 trees.

Florida Homeowners Seeking Green Alternatives to Asbestos Sustainability and energy drive many aspects of life in Florida. Located on the southeastern tip of the United States, energy is a catalyst for homes, schools and many industries. While we all use energy to power us through our daily lives [Read More]

"Going Green" appears to be the new catch phrase of the year. With the economy in the slump that it is in, folks are tending to look for ways to cut corners and to be more efficient with their spending. While many companies are closing their doors, more 'green' businesses are open [Read More]

As part of the stimulus money that is to be used for energy efficiency and conservation, Pinellas County stands to receive a big hunk of "green" dough! $3.2 billion of the stimulus money is to be used for energy efficiency projects and $168 million of that money is heading to Florida! Mike Conners [Read More]

You may have heard the term 'LEED Certified', but what does that mean? LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A home that is LEED certified uses less energy, water and other natural resources that promote a healthier home design for both the home owner and the [Read More]

Living and building the eco-friendly way, will indeed be the wave of the future! In Palm Beach County, Florida a $29 million 'green' mansion known as the Acqua Liana, Tahitian and Fijian for "water flower", was completed last month! 15,071 sq feet of 'green' living, conveniently located on the ocea [Read More]

In an effort to lower energy costs and become more environmentally friendly, energy efficient appliances, building materials purchased from local suppliers and water efficient faucets are becoming a top priority among home buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) the average [Read More]