Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Alex - I am all for saving and I am a techie who loves interactive especially if there is an App.

Mar 14, 2014 11:29 AM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Grant, thanks for reading and visiting my blog, there are so many interactive apps, that you can now control your home from work to use less energy and be cozy and ready for you when you get home

Mar 14, 2014 11:31 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Good informative post Alex, I think you are right. Expense up front but mtheir pay for themselves over the long run.

Mar 15, 2014 09:49 AM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Evelyn,

Thanks for stopping by and reading, it's a great investment

Mar 15, 2014 09:52 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

I love some of the suggestions you've made here and the way you've tied it into St. Patty's Day.

Mar 15, 2014 12:47 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Being green is a great way to save money and to protect the environment.

Mar 15, 2014 01:03 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

A green house makes sense any time of year.  Another great way to save energy is to install a Nest thermostat ... can  be adjusted with your smart phone or computer and very easy to use!

Mar 15, 2014 01:23 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Beautiful "pot of gold" of an idea for a tie-in to do good in the world! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 

Love and light,

Laura

Mar 15, 2014 01:49 PM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Tammie,

Thanks for stopping by and reading, funny how we sometimes think of things and have those a ha moments.

Mar 15, 2014 10:29 PM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Joan,

You're absolutely right, hope you have a great year out there

Mar 15, 2014 10:30 PM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Maureen,

I was contemplating writing about that in the blog, those things are amazing, can  you believe Google bought them and is getting into the home applicance business

Mar 15, 2014 10:31 PM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Larua,

Thanks for stopping by, I always look forward to the love and light comment. Back at ya

Mar 15, 2014 10:32 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Alex, I think this should be an ultimate goal for homeowners. It does require more up front costs. Paying ten dollars for what used to be a fifty cent light bulb, can be expensive. However, in the long run it does save on the initial investment.

Mar 15, 2014 10:59 PM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Michael,

You're exactly right, remember when the long term light bulbs first came out, they've come down in price and last several years.  I'd say the ROI is well worth it, thanks for stopping by and commenting

Mar 15, 2014 11:01 PM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

I have been watching those Nest thermostats for over a year and finally ordered one on Friday, can't wait for it to get here. It is still cold out today, but before I know it I'm sure the AC will have to be turned on and we all know what that does to the electric bill.

Mar 16, 2014 06:31 AM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Stefan,

Thanks for stopping by and sharing, let me know how that goes, they're an awesome product, no wonder, its owned and run by Google

Mar 16, 2014 06:50 AM
Laura Andersen
Keller Williams Realty Partners ~ 678.462.1191 agentandersen@gmail.com - Woodstock, GA
A HomeSOLD Name (678)462-1191 Woodstock, Georgia

A Nest thermostat is a must have for anyone with a vacation rental.  It's great for controlling the thermostat when the guests leave.  You can control the temperature remotely.  Big cost savings! 

Mar 16, 2014 07:23 AM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Laura,

I'm glad to see you're using it and have found out how much money they can save you.  Thanks for reading and stopping by my blog

Mar 16, 2014 08:22 AM
John Jonas
ReplaceMyself - Virtual Assistants - Highland, UT
John Jonas

Great way to incorporate environmental awareness with the St. Patrick Day's celebration. I support this ideal and I hope that a lot would be convinced that going green can do wonders in our lives. And that Nest Thermostat is really one cool stuff!

Mar 16, 2014 04:43 PM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

John,

Thanks for the commnets, I thought it was pretty catchy myself.  The Nest Thermostat is by far one of the coolest gadgets out there

Mar 16, 2014 10:03 PM
Bill Reddington
Re/max By The Sea - Destin, FL
Destin Florida Real Estate

Like the tip on the thermostat. Going to check it out. When I replace I will go green. Looking at solar panels now.

Mar 18, 2014 01:41 AM
Alex Popovic
602 CRE - Phoenix, AZ
Alex Popovic Developer, Real Estate Broker

Bill,

Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog.  I'm glad you're going to check out the NEST thermostat, they rock and likewise with the solar panels

Mar 18, 2014 09:59 AM