By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste Updated 7:55 AM ET, Tue August 10, 2021 The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations state-of-the-science report. It is “a code red for humanity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres — and given that the report concludes the entirety of the warming is due to human […]
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9 Ways to Save Money and Energy This Summer
Tips to keep your electric bill chill The heat is on! It’s time to make a game plan for saving energy this summer and avoiding skyrocketing electricity bills. Here are a variety of ways you can offset the season’s rising temperatures. 1. FAN YOURSELF Buying stand, box or ceiling fans is a small investment that can reduce […]
How To Sell Zero To Anybody
By Joe Emerson May 6, 2021 The first step in zero home sales is to sell the benefits of the home like you would any other home — emphasizing beauty, location, finishes, and amenities. These are the bedrock of selling homes. But in addition to that, zero energy homes have many features and benefits, beyond […]
Getting Your Home Ready for Summer
With Memorial Day just around the corner, it’s time to get your home ready for the hotter summer months ahead. Given that your home will probably need additional maintenance to keep functioning throughout the summer, starting preparations early can help bring down energy bills, improve the efficiency and life of the components of your home, […]
Greenhabbing: Additions & Certifications
Greenhabbing a property is very similar to that of a traditional rehab. Both real estate exit strategies involve the acquisition of a property with the intent to remodel it. The resulting product is then sold for a profit that is greater than both the acquisition and rehab costs. However, there is one particular aspect that prevents these two […]
Greenhabbing: Incentives
Greenhabbing has been promoted as the next evolution in real estate exit strategies. The incorporation of sustainable materials and systems compliments the environment as much it contributes to an investor’s bottom line. It is essentially a win-win scenario for entrepreneurs and the local ecosystem. However, as a relatively new strategy, the greenhabbing concept may have eluded those […]
Greenhabbing: Introduction
Sustainable practices are quickly becoming a priority for every business. The benefits offered by an eco-friendly environment have already supplanted previous trends on nearly every platform. Not only are they more environmentally sustainable, but they are also forecasted to save businesses and homeowners a substantial amount of money over a prolonged period of time. Of […]
Green Living Tips You Can Apply at Home
Green Living Tips You Can Apply at Home People are drawn to a green-living lifestyle for a variety of reasons, whether it’s sound environmental practices, cost-savings initiatives, or the opportunity to instill positive values in the younger generation. Fortunately, green living satisfies all of these areas simultaneously, while offering other benefits at the same time. […]