San Antonio Real Estate

While browsing the real estate section of the local paper (Saturday edition) there was an interesting article on “Going Solar”.  The article did not just deal with solar but also talked about some other methods of saving energy and Green Building. John Friesenhahn of Imagine Homes was a contributor and explain that he builds homes ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hello All, I am back talking about money again and how much of it are you saving by thinking “Green.”   Last week I talked a little about green mortgages and how they can save you money, lower interest rate and lower utility bills in a green home.  There are other ways going green can save you money.  I know ...