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What Makes A Home Green?
Whether you're in agreement with tree-hugging environmentalists on the left or proponents of unfettered development on the far right, buying a green home makes sense; for everyone.Green homes are less expensive to own, more comfortable and healthier to live in, and are less impactful to the environment.But, buying a green home, there is a great deal to learn. This is especially important in a marketplace where green washing is becoming all to prevalent.
How do you know if a home really is green?What should you look for?What are the costs?This synopsis will help you identify homes that really are green along with the features and elements to look for.Hopefully it will help you find a healthier, high-performance green home that costs less to operate and is less impactful to the environment.
This is still just a checklist.For a more thorough examination of green building, please visit our Green Resourcespage.Better still, to learn more on an ongoing basis and become a positive member of the green movement, without having to become best friends with Al Gore, subscribe to Lexington Greens, our quarterly electronic newsletter which discusses all things green.
