 Category: Ecological Real Estate
Category: Real Estate >> Ecological Real Estate<< previous page 1 next page >> by Lee Keadle  [ 2008-11-10 ] Looking for a “green” home in Charleston? Check out this article!
by Justin Lee  [ 2008-11-06 ] Home styles range from densely constructed apartments in the inner city to modest single-family homes farther out. No McMansions here... these homes will be conservative in space and the resources they require to provide people with heat, light and power. by RE Writer  [ 2008-10-03 ] Classic log homes are one type of property that has a much smaller carbon footprint than traditionally-built houses. One reason that log homes are an excellent choice for environmentally aware buyers is the fact that log homes are made out of a naturally renewable resource. If we require loggers to use responsible logging methods such as re-planting where they cut, then we will have a steady reserve of logs for the future, without damaging the environment. by Anita Koppens  [ 2008-09-20 ] Energy savings and reduction of utility bills can be accomplished by planting trees in strategic spots around your property. by Karen Bellas  [ 2008-09-13 ] Read on for tips to decrease the size of your carbon footprint. You will save energy and money by these steps. by Matt Barker  [ 2008-08-25 ] Prefabricated homes are on the rise and home buyers are taking notice. A prefabricated home is built in a factory, disassembled and shipped to the property where it is erected. More "prefabs" are being purchased as people see that this type of home is a far cry from some of the shoddily constructed buildings of the past. Advantages of the prefabs are their quick construction and installation, the option for "green" materials and construction and the customizability of many models on the market today. Now that they are coming into vogue, prefabs are definitely an option for the property buyer, as more and more lenders are starting to include the purchase and placement of a prefab homes in their mortgage options. by Mr. Mark Decherd  [ 2008-07-26 ] If you live in Solano County, it’s imperative that you are aware of the flood potential and understand the risks. The wet months run from November through April. During these months, you are more likely to experience flooding. by RE Writer  [ 2008-07-15 ] They may use a car in bad weather, but they believe that using a bicycle when at all practicable is the ethical choice for today's realtors. Along the way, you'll find that a realtor who bicycles as part of his job is also cognizant of the environmental impact of real estate on the earth. For the person looking to buy a house that is energy-efficient and is less of a burden for the earth to carry, a realtor who believes in bicycles is a good one to consider. by Joseph Richardson [ 2008-07-14 ] Starting with a small stretch of sidewalk on NE 10th, just west of 102nd Ave NE, the experimental footpath will help the city evaluate the long term costs and durability of rubber sidewalks as opposed to concrete ones. If the project proves successful, city officials plan to use the rubber pavers in another 700 sidewalk locations throughout the city. by Caroline Kelm [ 2008-07-14 ] The article describes all of the benefits of building green including providing a healthy place to live, protecting the planet and saving you money. |