Calling Pittsburgh Builders and Developers: There are not enough “green” options! - 03/28/10 08:30 PM

As I build my business servicing clients that are looking for green and energy-efficient homes I keep bumping into the same problem…I have the interested client, they want a green home and I just don’t have much to show them.
This is especially true for those that are looking for truly green homes, not just energy-efficient homes. I’m talking about homes that use sustainable and low-VOC materials, homes that consider indoor air quality, homes that include ecologically sound features like rain barrels, native landscaping even attention to details like composting areas and recycling space. And of course energy-efficiency, water … (0 comments)

What's Your Commute Really Costing You - 03/25/10 09:00 AM
There is a great story this morning in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette talking about the real cost of commuting. It's a cost that is often overlooked but can significantly effect both your pocketbook and your sanity.

According to the story if you look at just housing costs 72 percent of neighborhoods in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area would be considered affordable to those making the median income. But when transportation expenses are factored in, the number drops to 32 percent!
If you are in the market for a new home consider your commute as part of the cost. I have the … (2 comments)

Guide to Green Living in Pittsburgh - 03/18/10 07:08 AM
I found this great guide to green living in Pittsburgh while browsing online that you might want to check out at EcoCentsPgh.com. Green tips, neighborhood maps, business listings and coupons for eco-friendly businesses.
Live green and buy a green home in Pittsburgh! Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.greenhomespgh.com.
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Saturday, March 20 -- Energy Efficiency Workshop - 03/09/10 06:11 AM
1:00 - 3:30 PM United Methodist Church, 905 Mifflin Ave, at Whitney Ave. (Presentations from 1:30-2:30)
Come join the Greater Park Place Neighborhood Association for our !THIRD! annual Spring workshop with the Community Design Center of Pittsburgh! I’m sure you’ve heard about all those tax credits and rebates out there for improving the energy efficiency of your home–well, we’ve rounded up a nice group of folks who can tell you all about them and help you decide what you should do and what will give you the most bang for your buck. The blurb:
Eastern area neighborhoods are once again partnering … (2 comments)

 
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Christa Ross

Pittsburgh, PA

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RE/MAX Select Realty - REALTOR and Green Homes Specialist

Address: 1667 Route 228, Suite 200, Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066

Office Phone: (724) 933-6300 x 214

Cell Phone: (724) 309-1758

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Full-time experience, creative home marketing & outstanding service for Pittsburgh's home buyers and sellers. Real Estate agent serving Allegheny, Butler and Westmorland County. Pittsburgh, Shadyside, Regent Square, Point Breeze, Edgewood, Churchill, Monroeville, Penn Hills, Plum, Murrysville, Oakmont, Hampton, Richland, Cranberry and North Hills.


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