Just a quick blog. I was sitting here for a few minutes tonight before fixing dinner... The TV is on and I saw a commercial for LOWE's Home Improvement. Though I am not advocating LOWEs over any other home improvement store, I do want to tell you that they are currently offering 10% off ENERGY STAR pruducts.
Energy Star certifies appliances, windows and doors, lighting, and other products and these are all part of the 10% off discount.
Since these products will save you money through reduced energy usage it is just a bonus that LOWEs is offering 10% off the purchase price...
Check Energystar.gov for great information on saving energy, saving money, and doing a small part for the environment. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product
PS - Home Depot now accepts Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) for recycling! As does Green Alternatives in Norfolk.
I am a Certified Ecobroker. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, I can help you with the improvements or modifications that will save you money (and energy). I look forward to helping! Search for homes for sale in Norfolk, Virginia, Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk at www.bethanyphillips.com your home for real estate in Hampton Roads.
Real estate professionals going green is certainly a step in the right direction for an industry many think of as selfishly anti-environmental. Eco-minded brokers and agents can help the industry gain a sense of responsibility it generally now lacks, saving money for clients and saving resources for future generations.
Bethany...cool!
I learned something new here on AR as I have most every day! I have NEVER HEARD of an eco-broker. That is wonderful!
BethAnn in Spokane