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Why Is a "Green" Home Important?

By
Real Estate Agent with Prudential Preferred Realtors

Quite Simply... A Green Home Provides... 

  1. Safer Environment - it prevents moisture, mold and radon.
  2. Healthier Environment - the toxins in paint in building materials can be harmful to one's health.  Indoor air quality is huge, just ask someone with breathing problems like asthma.
  3. Energy Efficiency - Everyone loves to save money.
  4. Environmentally Friendly - Check out the impact that are buildings have on resources today.

WOW!  This is amazing.  There is something to say about the environmental impact of buildings today.  Here's the information from U.S. Energy Information Administration from 2005

U.S. Impact of Buildings on Resources Today

 - 40% of Total Energy Use

 - 71% of Electricity Consumption

 - 38% Carbon Dioxide Emissions

 - 36% of all Greenhouse Gas Emissions

 - 30% of Waste Output

 - 12% of Potable Water Consumption

Just some things to think about... Stay tuned for How Does a House Qualify As Green?

 

Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Hi Tammy,  I can't wait to hear more.  Green Homes are great for many, many reasons.  Thanks for getting the word out!
Nov 04, 2007 09:49 AM
Mary McGraw
GLREA - Rockford, MI
2015: Solar Energy Is Still A Simple Machine!
Tammy - thanks for the information! Green homes are very important and you have highlighted many of the reasons why! 
Nov 04, 2007 01:44 PM
Tammy Stone
Prudential Preferred Realtors - Grand Rapids, MI
"Eco-Green" Agent in West Michigan
Stephanie and Mary - There's more to come :)
Nov 05, 2007 04:30 AM
Billnulls Blog Florida Realty Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
AHWD
excellent post with really important information!!!! thanks!!
Nov 05, 2007 11:45 AM
Anonymous
Anonymous

i love your work

 

 

Nov 20, 2008 07:16 AM
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Tammy Stone
Prudential Preferred Realtors - Grand Rapids, MI
"Eco-Green" Agent in West Michigan

thanks for the compliment... contact me and let me know who you are.

Jan 05, 2009 08:26 AM
Anonymous
Kevin L. Burr

take a look at my blog, may attach it as I plan to do. Some collaboration on these issues is good. http://greenhomesurvey.blogspot.com/

Feb 04, 2010 07:52 AM
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