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It is true and you've probably heard it before but driving slower will save you money. Your car uses less gas at slower speeds and with less stopping and going. It is hard to slow down when everyone is passing you by but not only will you save money, less consumption … (0 comments)
As the cost of energy continues to escalate, heated debate swirls over the idea of drilling versa ideas like that of inflating auto tires. However, our national energy conversation has ignored the key issue of "conservation technologies." These are technologies, which extend our capacity to conserve energy. SolarAttic's unique conservation … (0 comments)
Here is a little local website that I hop on every once in awhile...I know that we can not shop our way to a greener planet and that a lot of the so-called "Green products" aren't so or have no trail to prove they are. However I do believe that if … (2 comments)
I am now certified as a Green Certified Real Estate Professional-Green Leadership (GCREP-GL)!!! Normally, it wouldn’t be the best thing to be called “green” in any industry, but I’m extremely proud to be “green”. I’m working towards educating my clients, office, SOI and family in green living, sustainability, promoting green renovations … (0 comments)
I had the pleasure to attend a great seminar and networking event last week that was just too good not to share. There were so many points relevant to our industry, my mind has been buzzing ever since. The seminar was entitled "Redefining Luxury in the West," given by Michael Wollaeger, … (6 comments)
I just thought I might put a plug in for some of the posts on my other blog outside of Active Rain. I had a couple of posts that may be of interest for those that are keeping tabs on the performance of the Maui Real Estate market and a post … (0 comments)
When was the last time you turned over that bottle of window cleaner you use every week and read the ingredients. Have you spent time scrubbing grout in your bathroom and left the room after several minutes with your head spinning or later felt the affects of a severe headache? How … (0 comments)
Proper watering techniques guarantee the heath and beauty of your lawn and plants. It's important to water your plants deeply. The appearance of your plants reflects how much moisture they have. Yellow, drooping leaves indicate over-watering, while grayish leaves and wilting indicate under-watering. If you can leave a footprint on the … (0 comments)
Home sales in Green, Ohio are showing a slight recovery over the trend for the past year. Sales increased steadily during the first three quarters of 2007 but dropped to an all time low in the fourth quarter. The first quarter of 2008 began to show a slight recovery while the … (7 comments)
Marcie K, our resident expert on all things green, just dropped a great post on farmers markets. Here's a taste...
Like many Austinites I participated in the "Cool House Tour 2008". This is an event that allows the public to buy a ticket and see the most cutting edge innovations in Green Building. You can only buy tickets at Central Market. This year the south location was sold out by 10:15 am, … (0 comments)
It has been said that from fashion statement to mission statement green is the new black!
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Four years ago Steve Brooks worked in the renovation business converting apartment buildings into condos, yet his dream was to build custom homes. Good thing he followed that dream because four years later it's clear that Steve Brooks of Brookstone Builders has a real knack for constructing high-end custom homes.
I was having a conversation with a friend the other night lamenting the ever increasing prices of groceries. As we delved into the various steps we had been taking to save a few pennies here and there we got onto the topic of the latest trend of "Going Green."
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So you were thinking that the National Night Out is going to happen the first Tuesday in August. 
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Magnolia's First Horizon Home Loans Presents...Selling Green Homes:
If you haven't noticed, I do like the "GREEN" philosophy... specifically the reduce, reuse, recycle mentality. I just believe that if we can, recycle we should! 
Start by getting in your car, and driving out to the intersection nearest to your home. Drive slowly, and pay attention to the yards of the nearby homes, and the overall look of the homes themselves.
Brett, Brett, Brett...where are you????? I love what Timberlake said at the ESPYs. "Brett, what you've been up to dude?" We haven't heard from you. This is not only the story of the moment, this could be the football story of the year. It's well thought that Brett will be applying … (11 comments)
There are many eco-friendly countertops on the market today that hold up well under heavy use. They combine natural and man-made materials in composite slabs, and usually integrate recycled materials as well, while remaining very attractive and utilitarian alternatives to mainstream countertops. 
Oil at record prices just a month ago,prices on almost everything going up,what can we do to make money in the stock market if we don't want to make money in Real Estate?
I wanted to share this story with other fellow collegues out there about a nice little home I have had listed for nearly a year now.
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Well, I just got around to reading the July/August issue of "Commonwealth," the Virginia Association of Realtors' magazine. The cover story is "Green Means Go: Tips for Making and Marketing a Green Home." The premise of the article is "greening" up a home will make it sell faster and for more … (2 comments)
I'm proud to be the white trash of the room. I sit there in the corner of this house and do my job. Call me what you will, but I know that my job is more important than what my outside portrays. I have two siblings on each side of me … (7 comments)
Although I am slow to jump on each and every bandwagon that comes along I have jumped on the Green Band Wagon.
Over the next 5 years the city of Charlottesville, Virginia plans to spend nearly $550,000 each year on urban tree preservation and city trail and greenway development, according to the Daily Progress. 
City Life Realty is a great brokerage in Hampden. They really believe in Baltimore and in keeping it clean & green. I've been talking to them for a while and am very happy to have their listings online with us @ www.baltimoresun.com. They will have banner ads running soon as well, … (0 comments)
FYI- Our "green certification" course has educated over 3300 Realtors in just under 14 months.
I'm going green....er ok maybe not all the way green - but I have at least started. With the recent purchase of my first home, and moving day approaching, I had the fun task of getting all the utilities hooked up. Since Texas is now deregulated you have several choices of … (5 comments)
One of my favorite activities is meeting new people. In this case the owner of this excellent Tucson company isn't someone I just met. But the day I did it was memorable .
Ann Arbor has always been environmental minded and stays well ahead of other major cities in our nation in terms of making inovative strides in our city. Typically an award that goes only to State Senators and State Representatives, Our Mayor Hieftje has become 1 of 3 Mayors in the State of Michigan … (1 comments)
In building the new Summerlin Home in Longmont, CO, Environmental Builders developer and Devonshire broker Steven Caplan took the more expensive, but environmentally friendly route of building with materials that are either recycled or renewable. In a previous blog post, Renewable Resources: The Future Of Construction, Lucas Shortridge discussed the importance … (1 comments)
A few weeks ago, I connected with author and activist April Langschied. She writes under the pen name of A Brewster Smythe and is the Founder of the Waynedale Green Alliance. The WGA, like the Irvington Green Initiative that I work with, is a grassroots organization that seeks to better our … (0 comments)
The wind that blows over the mountain will soon be powering Kirkwood Mountain Resort!Just above the top of Amador County, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is working to be the first ski area in the area to meet the lion’s share of its electrical needs with renewable energy generated right on site.The resort … (5 comments)
The Build Green Company is a leading provider of hybrid Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) systems to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional builders worldwide. The Build Green Company's patented Hybrid SIP System (HSS) is a load-bearing, panelized wall and roof system utilizing an expanded polystyrene foam insulation framed in lightweight steel. The … (1 comments)
Do you remember NO CARBS? It was the last BuZZZZZZ word that I can remember. Every restaurant I went into had a "no carb" menu. Bagel shops were empty. Now, people are eating bread and carbs and realize that you cannot go without a balanced menu, carbs are back in.
Many years ago, if you borrowed money from someone, you shook hands on the transaction and that was often the extent of the deal. Then things started to change, not necessarily due to a lack of trust, but in many ways that was the final result.
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With transport accounting for more than 30% of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, one of the best ways to reduce them is by riding something many of us haven't tried since the ninth grade: a bus. Public transit saves an estimated 1.4 billion gal. of gas annually, which translates into about 14 … (0 comments)
Have you heard about the new homeowner's insurance for residential green buildings? To qualify your home must currently be built up to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) standards, or have been destroyed, and either upgraded or entirely rebuilt (or in the process of being … (0 comments)
So, you say you don't want to be labeled a "tree-hugger"? You've spent more than a little GAS on some gas-guzzling monstrosity in the name of vanity, or professionalism? Maybe you just can't seem to find the TIME to recycle, or take the longer, slower forms of transportation? Could it be … (4 comments)
With global climate change and rising fuel prices, more people are growing interested in boosting energy efficiency, and homebuyers are among them. What improvements might you consider in order to make your home more marketable in the Environmental Age?
Mueller Austin is quickly becoming an energetic community hub within Austin city limits. It's been almost a year since the first residents moved into one of the diverse neighborhoods, Located just three miles from downtown and two miles from the University of Texas.
Located in Upcountry Mountain View, Hawaii. with plenty of sunshine and rain - perfect weather year around!
With energy costs rising, global warming and your new mortgage weighing heavy on your wallet going Green can do wonders not only for the environment but your wallet too.
1. A Ray of Light: South-facing windows provide more natural daylight making a home more bright and cheery. But, more importantly, natural daylight can help keep the indoor climate comfortable during the winter months, allowing a homeowner to set the thermostat a bit lower. Alternatively, drawing shades during key daylight hours … (0 comments)
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Kermit the frog was wrong! It is EASY to be green. 
It's the rainy season in South Florida. The skies turn ominous in the west and let loose. We're grateful to what seems like a return to rainy season normalcy here in these parts. We've been under a severe drought and the restrictions that come with it. Not that we should consider … (0 comments)
Here in Albuquerque, utility companies are encouraging consumers to go green in the most powerful way: by talking directly to our wallets! Yep, there are utility-sponsored cash incentives for doing things that are green and eco0friendly, at least in Albuquerque, NM!
After responding to a previous post on gas prices and their effect on our economy and businesses, I decided to do some researching for what is coming down the pipe in the next few years as far as more fuel efficient vehicles and other alternatives. I am guessing that the majority of Inspectors drive trucks of some … (13 comments)
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I just ordered a product a client of mine is raving about called Ethos. It's a gasoline additive that boasts an increase in gas mileage of 19%. My client, "Mike the car guy" has been raving about it for the past few months so I decided to try it. Right now … (2 comments)
Summer is here and it is hot! I can hear the screams of joy by some and the sighs of disgust by others. For many this is the time of year that their electricity bills soar as they run their air conditioner units almost 24/7 in an attempt to keep their … (0 comments)
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I posted a quick article today about ways to become more energy-efficient - (save some green--and be a bit greener!) on my Mint Hill Real Estate Blog. Here is an excerpt:
My wife Susan and I developed the philosophy and action plan for "Honoring the Spirit of Home"
I would like to invite you to send your empty ink and toner cartridges to PetsMart Charities. Your empty ink and toner cartridges can make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. Each empty ink and toner cartridge is directly donated to PetsMart Charities to support their lifesaving work. 100% of … (6 comments)