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Green Energy Tax Credits For Home Improvement & Energy Efficiency

February 5, 2020 by Jim Potts

Many individuals and families are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Running the heater during the winter and the air conditioner during the summer can have significant impacts on someone's energy consumption and costs. It should come as no surprise that many people are trying to reduce their HVAC usage to save money; however, there is a better way.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Green Living, Market Trends, Mortgage

4 Cool Green Material Ideas For Your New Home

October 1, 2019 by Jim Potts

If climate change is foremost in your mind, you may be interested in reducing your new home's carbon footprint. Choosing green materials is one way to promote sustainability and ensure you're doing your part to help the planet.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

Home Staging Tip – Urban Gardening in Small Spaces

June 28, 2019 by Jim Potts

Home staging means getting a home ready for sale with the goal to maximize the sale price and close a sale as fast as possible. Some home staging tasks are very dreary, like having to get the place sparkling clean. That is really not fun work. It may be better, if it is affordable, for the homeowner to hire professionals to do that grunt work.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Decor, Real Estate

Make the Most Of A Small Yard Space

June 7, 2019 by Jim Potts

It's great to have a yard in this day and age, but so many new developments in the city have limited green space for you to let your imagination run wild. If you're wondering what you can do with your patch of green space or small yard, here are a few options for making it aesthetically appealing and still maximize the potential.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Green Living, Homeowner Tips

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Grass!

May 31, 2019 by Jim Potts

For those who have not taken a look at the innovative technology that is now used to make artificial grass, they will be surprised at how realistic some of the newest products look when compared to living grass. Installing artificial grass, which is high quality, does not come cheap.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

The Economics Of Going Green For Home Sales

April 30, 2019 by Jim Potts

Earth Day is celebrated each year in April to remind us all of the benefits of ecologically-sound living that is more in harmony with Mother Earth. There is quite a bit of positive news when it comes to going "green." There are significant benefits for home sales.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These DIY Home Projects

April 5, 2019 by Jim Potts

Your carbon footprint is the measure of your impact on the earth's natural resources. This number describes the amount of fossil fuel it takes to support your lifestyle. In the United States, each person produces an average of 19.78 tons of carbon dioxide every year. A high carbon footprint means your daily habits are a quickening drain on our finite resources.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

3 Green and Gorgeous Trends in Home Design

February 6, 2019 by Jim Potts

These days, people want energy-efficient homes that look great. To answer the call of passionate environmentalists, developer are rising to the occasion and designing home features that minimize waste, save energy and reuse reclaimed materials. The results are gorgeous, green homes that help move the sustainable living trend forward.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Marketing Trends, Real Estate

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