Real estate blog entries tagged with energystar

Blog entries tagged with "energystar":

energystar: Affordable ABQ Green - 05/06/08 01:41 AM

For anyone thinking about moving to the Land of Enchantment, I have good news for you. Albuquerque is a city working hard to be green (I think the mayor is trying to get into a competition with Rocky Anderson up in Salt Lake City). Check out http://cabq.gov/sustainability One of the great things … (1 comments)

energystar: EnergyStar rated Homes - 04/22/08 02:28 PM

It's Earth Day 2008. Clearly, we need to make it at least Earth month but I guess we will take what we can get in terms of focusing people's attention. I was astounded to read about the lake in Greenland that disappeared in 90 minutes. The entire lake drained through the … (6 comments)

energystar: Seattle's 2008 Built Green Conference/Expo - 04/03/08 12:53 PM

On Friday, March 14th, I stepped out of the Built Green Conference/Expo 2008 in Seattle and found a cozy writing nook at Bauhaus. Armed with a spicy cup of chai and my laptop, I was ready to start writing my next blog article about what I learned all afternoon after … (2 comments)

energystar: Green Building effects you as a Realtor - 03/10/08 07:57 AM

Soaring energy costs and increased concern about the environment are spurring builders to step up building homes that use less energy and water. Many have forecast 2008 will be the year of "going green" for the real estate industry. As a Realtor, I am seeing a shift in what home-buyers are looking for. … (4 comments)

energystar: Energy Tax Credits - 12/23/07 09:59 PM

Below are two great links that leads to information on tax credits from the IRS for homeowners installing products that make their homes more energy efficient. These products could include insulation, exterior windows, exterior doors, and other items that meet Energy Star ratings. Of course, an individual should consult their tax consultant prior … (4 comments)

energystar: Small actions combine for a large result - 11/08/06 01:17 PM

Some helpful hints for sellers who want to promote energy efficient factors about their home that are small, affordable and often overlookedSkylights and solar tubes offer natuiral daylighting thus saving on electric billsFuit trees can provide both shade to reduce cooling costs and healthy fruit for the tableUsing native plants for … (0 comments)