San Antonio Real Estate

I hope you all noticed that the Brokerage I am associated with changed!  Yes, I am now a licensed Real Estate Broker (Texas License). I have just opened my own real estate business. I am now the Broker/Owner of Green Homes Realty.  Green Homes Realty will specialize in helping clients find green built, green remodeled and energy ...

Okay a few things to talk about that are going on this week that are of interest to the green wave in real estate.  First off, how many saw the article in Saturday’s Express News?  What article you might ask!  The one on “Alphabet Soup” explaining all of the designation you find behind realtors names. Why am I ...

Hi folks, I am guessing it looked like I had fell off the face of the real estate earth!  I just got very busy this summer and did not take time to post.  I am back now and ready to talk green building, energy conservation and healthy homes.  I am amazed at the number of young people (and old too) that have asthma these days. I ...

Last week I talked briefly about how your home is situated on your lot, the prevailing winds, vegetation, and sun exposure.  In the language of “green” this is known as “Microclimate” and there are other parts to it such as the lawn itself.  When we think of out lawns we often see them as nice evenly cut grass of ...

I am talking about the Solar Fest in Maverick Park.  I met some interesting people there doing some interesting things with solar energy.  I do have to confess a slight error on my part by not mentioning there was a Live Green Fest at the Live Oak Convention Center also.  I did manage to make both events. At the Solar Fest I spoke ...

[photo:listing:1091125] First Time Rental • 1,752 sq. ft., 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $1,150 USD Monthly - Move in Ready Brauns Farm, San Antonio  -  Clean, move in ready, open floor plan with high ceilings. Ceramic tile in common areas for easy cleaning, carpets in bedrooms. Two fireplaces one in master bedroom ...

Green is in, it is on Network news and the town is hosting a meeting of Architects that are looking at ways to build LEED certified buildings.  Everywhere you turn these days you are hearing about green building, sustainable lifestyles and organic foods.  In all of this turn towards green you the consumer must be aware of “Green ...

Okay a little late with this weeks post but I want to give you some more numbers to look at.  I have put together a conservative comparison of two homes, one built green the other conventional.  I added $15,000 to the cost of the green built home and lower the interest rate .75%.  Remember you get a better rate with a green built ...

[photo:listing:1022123] • 1,952 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 1/2 story - MLS® #643789   $1,000 USD Monthly - Large home for the money Northwest Crossing, San Antonio  -  Large home with spacious bedrooms, great location close to elementary school and shopping. Home is clean and ready to move into. Nice deck ...