Apr 22nd 2013 9:00AM
On Earth Day and every day, we need to find ways to be kind to the Earth, preserve our natural resources and minimize the energy we are using. There are a variety of things that homeowners can do to make their homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Adam Prince of ZeroEnergy Design recommends implementing... Continue Reading »
Apr 22nd 2013 8:00AM
By Jim Simcoe Speed is a key component of any successful real estate deal. Sell (or rent) a property faster at the price you want, and you have less holding costs and more money available to do your next deal. The speed at which you sell your real estate investment is a crucial component and is closely tied to your... Continue Reading »
Apr 22nd 2013 7:00AM
House hunters are perpetually bombarded with lists of the next "hottest" neighborhoods: The next best areas to buy a home, where to invest in the future. But environmentally speaking, it can mean: Where not to live in the future, as a result of climate change. Environmentalists warn that some areas of the United States... Continue Reading »
Apr 19th 2013 3:45PM
With Earth Day fast approaching, real estate firm Redfin took a look at the 10 cities with the greenest homes. Redfin determined the rankings by number of homes for sale with green features in each market, as well as each city's carbon-dioxide emissions ranking. Green home features include solar panels, LEED certification... Continue Reading »
Sep 1st 2010 1:44PM
Sarah Warren considers herself an "unlikely environmentalist": someone who a few years ago would only casually recycle her garbage but who now can tell you her home's carbon footprint. That happened after Warren, a psychologist in Evanston, Ill., realized how environmental degradation poses "a clear threat to the health... Continue Reading »
