As the future unfolds 2016 will be known as the year of bewilderment for many Americans and global market participants. The 2016 election will go down in our history as one of the most polarized campaigns seen in decades. No … Read More
Republished for 2017 How does one quantify the value of Earth? In essence, we already do – we call it economic systems and development. According to Wikipedia, the definition of an economic system is a system of production and exchange … Read More
Will the Lending Community Support This Emerging Market? As real estate markets transcend with new advanced technology and mandated building code adoption, two demographic markets could drive major shifts in real estate for smaller square footage homes. … Read More
As building science and technology continue to evolve, scale and become more affordable, innovative builders are finding ways to meet and exceed mandated energy building code requirements. However, builders are finding that projects built better than code can pose new … Read More
Green Energy Money’s Free Report for existing home retrofits is a great free tool available to homeowners that help them determine estimated building upgrade improvement costs and the potential return on investment upfront. You can even get pre-qualified for financing before scheduling any … Read More
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