In a real estate market filled with foreclosures, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd, and builders are frequently choosing to incorporate energy-saving features to attract buyers. One such company promoting “green” homes is Betenbough Homes in Texas. According to Ron Betenbough, these green measures add less than $500 to the
Certified Green Real Estate Agents Help Save the World
May 11, 2011 by
Being a green real estate agent is more than just a self-declaration. According to Metro, green brokers need to be certified. With their expertise in ecological matters, they help buyers and renters make environmentally conscious choices when shopping for the perfect home. With a green real estate agent guiding you through the murky waters of
Hersha Hospitality Partners with Clean the World
March 1, 2011 by
Hersha Hospitality, a property management company that operates nearly 80 of the leading market hotels in the US, has partnered with Clean the World and pledged to donate 1 million bars of recycled soap and 500,000 bottles of recycled shampoo, gels, and lotions to children and families in need across the globe.
KB Introduces Energy Performance Guide
February 15, 2011 by
KB Home now has a rating system to help prospective home buyers calculate their ongoing energy costs. The new system is called EPG (Energy Performance Guide) and will be posted in all new KB model homes according to their news this week.
Green Building in O.C. to Expand in 2011
January 18, 2011 by
The Orange County Chapter of the US Green Building Council announces several new programs for 2011. An upcoming event featuring top green building experts is scheduled for the Business Expo Center in Anaheim. The USGBC invites all interested parties to attend this year’s kick off toward a new green building horizon.
