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The latest and greatest real estate trend is without a doubt—green homes. Thanks to the growing environmental movement, buyers are more knowledgeable than ever about how a green home benefits not only the health of the environment but also their own bank accounts. For those who are in the market for a new home and are specifically looking for green features, they might seek homes with third-party certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), GreenPoint Rated, or Built Green—or at the very least, look for homes  constructed using sustainable building methods, recycled materials, solar/wind power, water harvesting, and other eco-conscious tactics. With some of the most respected architects in the business onboard with the shift to green, architectural design has not […]read more
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The latest and greatest real estate trend is without a doubt—green homes. Thanks to the growing environmental movement, buyers are more knowledgeable than ever about how a green home benefits not only the health of the environment but also their own bank accounts. For those who are in the market for a new home and are specifically looking for green features, they might seek homes with third-party certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), GreenPoint Rated, or Built Green—or at the very least, look for homes  constructed using sustainable building methods, recycled materials, solar/wind power, water harvesting, and other eco-conscious tactics. With some of the most respected architects in the business onboard with the shift to green, architectural design has not […]

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In celebration of Earth Day, we decided to take a look at solar power for the home.  At one time, the idea of adding solar panels to a house was something only other people did. In other words, green people. Green people who had money to burn. High initial costs and unsightly designs were enough to turn people away. Not even the promise of greatly reduced electric bills could sway the unswayable. But yesterday’s novelty is becoming a norm. Solar panels can be found from coast to coast in America—and throughout the world for that matter. Growth in 2012 in the U.S. solar market measured a 76 percent increase from 2011, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight report from the Solar Energy […]read more
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In celebration of Earth Day, we decided to take a look at solar power for the home.  At one time, the idea of adding solar panels to a house was something only other people did. In other words, green people. Green people who had money to burn. High initial costs and unsightly designs were enough to turn people away. Not even the promise of greatly reduced electric bills could sway the unswayable. But yesterday’s novelty is becoming a norm. Solar panels can be found from coast to coast in America—and throughout the world for that matter. Growth in 2012 in the U.S. solar market measured a 76 percent increase from 2011, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight report from the Solar Energy […]

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Color plays a huge role in any home. It can make a room feel warm and inviting or cold and stale depending the shade. While each homeowners personal tastes will effect the color scheme of any home, there are some psychological influences that should cause us to think about that next room painting project. read more
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Color plays a huge role in any home. It can make a room feel warm and inviting or cold and stale depending the shade. While each homeowners personal tastes will effect the color scheme of any home, there are some psychological influences that should cause us to think about that next room painting project. read more

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