So you have found the perfect parcel of land; or have an existing home that needs updating, but how do you choose a builder that is reputable, competent and skilled in the art of high-energy performance or green building? … Read More
One of the most important components of green building is the land you choose to build your project. There are multitudes of factors that must be considered when choosing the perfect parcel of earth to develop. Making the wrong … Read More
Not so long ago, maybe a half a century to be fair, manufactured built homes or mobile homes were popular due to their affordable, expedited distribution and assembly aspects. Building in factories allowed lower income families and … Read More
Independence Day – New Meaning for Sustainability America’s fight for independence and freedom from oppression has long been our greatest legacy. In order to continue our heritage, we should also consider sustainability as a critical path to achieving … Read More
Once upon a time we hunted and gathered our food; we made our fire from rubbing two sticks together; and we pretty much relied on the sun, rain and nature to provide all that we needed to sustain life. Fast … Read More
**UPDATED FOR 2016 GUIDELINES** Dozens of solar installation companies, such as SolarCity and SunRun, have sprung up in recent years, cashing in on the solar energy wave. “Save $$! Lock in your utility rate!” Technically they are known as solar … Read More
Earth Day, originally conceived by peace activist John McConnell in 1969, was first celebrated on March 21, 1970, to coincide and venerate the first day of spring. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded a new Earth Day a month later … Read More
A CALL TO ACTION We can survive without electricity, but clean, reliable water is a critical resource that humans simply can’t live without. Growing demand in underserved drought-ridden regions where municipality water infrastructure is unavailable has become problematic. The mortgage … Read More
Sun-setter’s (positive spin for senior citizens) are experiencing the new coined phrase, ageism and continue to dominate the reverse mortgage market. New trends in the reverse mortgage industry are emerging. A new “hybrid” model utilizing reverse mortgages can improve … Read More
When it comes to high-performance building mitigating investment risk, most real estate finance investors and mortgage companies don’t get it. In fact, many lenders tend to discount (undervalue) green-high-performance projects and consider them risky investments. Antiquated lending and appraisal guideline … Read More