I just stumbled across this article, which is a great follow up to my blog from last week. We have all heard the woes of getting homes appraised.  These difficulties are even higher for new homes, and homes that incorporate green products, concepts and designs face the most hurdles of all.  This is due to the higher cost of green products and systems that are being compared to standard products in a depressed housing market. This article is...

Building a green home does not have to cost an arm and a leg.  It does not mean your home will look like a high tech hybrid home slash factory.  With a few details considered and worked into the design of your home during the planning phase, your home will be more energy efficient and less impactful on the environment. 1.  As you compare building lots consider the following details: The path of the sun vs. where the home will sit.  Direct...