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A Lefthanders Little Green Corner

Everyone wants to be eco-responsible. It's just a matter of doing it.
Green Home = Your Gold

People often ask: "Wayne, why go green?" I always reply with the same enthusiasm: "You ignorant son-of-a-***, get off the planet, now!"   Ok, I need a do over.
I'm often asked about the the effort required to adopt a lifestyle that promotes both environmental respnsibility and cost efficiencies. As a Realtor who counsels my clients on the biggest decision most make, buying and selling homes, it is a happy chore. The old adege; 'It costs money to make money', is spot on when it comes to greening our homes. Consider:

  • Green is the new gold for outfitting a home
  • Energy efficient homes sell faster and for more money
  • The market for greening homes is estimated to grow from $2B TO $20B in 5 years. I think it will be more.
  • Want an edge? - 54% think greening is too expensive; 15% have no idea where to start.

Greening a home is a huge opportunity on so many levels:

  • Great return on investment when selling
  • Energy, water, indoor air quality efficiences
  • With attendant cost savings
  • Enhanced home comfort
  • Energy Star appliances pay for themselves in a short time
  • You save the world, kids are happy, and you're famous

I have in my possession the "Energy Conservation Kit". 40 pages. Get it. Get it now. Makes a great Xmas gift!  I'm shameless.

 

 

Posted: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:23 PM by Wayne Bowness

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