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Cell phones, we can't live without them, they have become an integral part of our everyday life, and when we leave home without one, we almost feel naked.  The average life of the cell phone is between 9-18 months, and most of us change at least once every two years. Read more about Recycling Old...

Arbour Realty’s Founder Adam Gallegos had an early start on Thursday morning. Adam and his wife Sonia drove to Charlottesville to attend an award ceremony at the University of Virginia (UVA).  Virginia Sustainable Building Network hosted their Green Innovation Award and Arbour Realty won for Best...

  I invite you to follow the progress as we "greenovate" our home in North Arlington and the Arbour Realty office in Ballston.  The house is only three years old, so it doesn't make sense to start ripping it apart and creating waste.  The office was only built about one year ago so the same rule ...

Green condominiums in Northern Virginia, a topic I blogged about back in December.  At which time there were not too many to be found, but I am always on the prowl, and then when I find a new building with green features to blog about; my efforts pay off .‘Luxury with a conscience’ that is the ma...

Recycling, fuel efficient cars, CLC light bulbs, solar power, composting, the list goes on. These are all great ways to reduce your carbon footprint and live an environmentally friendly lifestyle.  But, have you ever wondered what kind of carbon footprint the food and drink we consume creates?  A...

Dulles Metrorail seems to have been years in the making. Finally, back in March of this year, ground breaking work took place to commence this long over due project.  Dulles Metrorail will provide a rail transportation system from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to downtown Washington D.C.  Th...

It’s a beautiful sunny day, you’ve just mowed your lawn using your new push mower, which helps reduce your carbon footprint, and also reduce noise pollution.  Now you face the dilemma of what to do with your grass cuttings.  The natural response would be to bag them up and put them out for Arling...

Home Buyers Tax Credit gives first time home buyers a tax credit of up to $8000, which can be off set again their tax debt and then any remaining will be issued as a check.  This is a great incentive for those who are thinking about stepping onto the home buyers ladder, especially now as interest...

Local produce, I was starting to think it was a thing of the past. I think that most of you would agree that when we walk around our local Supermarket, most fruits, vegetables, fish and meats come from other countries let alone another state.  Of course it is great to be able to eat Strawberries ...

Green Designation is the only green real estate professional designation recognized by National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR’s).  This prestigious designation is awarded after completion of 18 hours worth of course work designed specifically for REALTORS®.  Green Designation accreditation ensur...