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Why is Everyone Talking About Green Homes?

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Why is everyone talking about green homes? Essentially because green homes are the homes of the future. When you're looking to purchase or build a home, the smartest decision you can make is to go green. There are so many benefits to this type of move that it can be hard to list them all.

 

First and foremost, one of the reasons why everyone is talking about green homes is that it's much better for the family budget. The savings that you can accumulate over a decade versus a traditional, energy wasting home can literally provide you with twice the normal family income. The cost savings of turning to green homes is like purchasing a home that is twice as big but only costs half as much to actually live there. How would watching your budget split itself right down the middle impact your lifestyle? For most people, it's exactly what they need right now.

 

Why is everyone talking about green homes when it comes to the environment? The simple answer is that if changes are made immediately the planet as we know will no longer be able to sustain us. As a world we are rapidly destroying all of the natural resources that we have and pollution is the number one issue. Less energy use will result in less waste. Less waste translates into less pollution. Pollution takes its toll on the air we breathe, the water we drink, and of course is causing a shift in the world that is becoming impossible to ignore.

 

When you combine both of these aspects there is no argument against making the transition to green homes. The more people who take this avenue the faster we will start to see an improvement in the economy as well as the environment. The need is high. Without serious changes there is no telling how long economic prosperity and environmental resources will truly be able to be sustained.

 

If you want to make a move that you can really rely on, then your next move should be straight into a green home. By developing green homes we can all learn to live better, healthier, and more honest lives that don't gouge out the planet and leave our wallets empty. So, why is everyone talking about green homes? Because the real changes that will make a difference start right at home.

 

 

John El Hanafi
Keller Williams Main Line Realty - Bryn Mawr, PA

James,

Great! Thank you for sharing this valuable information.

John El Hanafi

Apr 05, 2011 05:14 PM
Eric Rogers
Century 21 Pro-Team - Aurora, IL

Green homes really haven't caught on so much where I'm at - I know they're a little more popular in the city. I know people are starting to do some of the little stuff like replace with energy-efficient appliances and plant with the objective of not having to water. But a lot of the larger things like ways to generate energy and things like that remain rare.

Apr 05, 2011 05:30 PM
Chris Alston
Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA
Silicon Valley, California

Great stuff...  Along with #2, as the market slowed down and income was down, the demand seemed to slow!

Apr 05, 2011 05:57 PM