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Environmentally-Conscious Home Buyers Present Great Opportunities for Realtors

by on April 14, 2011

Iridescent light bulbs, low-flow plumbing and energy-efficient windows are among the new considerations for building a home these days. “Green” real estate that is more ecologically sound and environmentally friendly is resonating with a new generation of home buyers concerned with environmental impact and utility costs. With rising prices in oil and other fuels, home [...]

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Environmentally-Friendly Scottsdale Homes

by on January 6, 2011

Scottsdale, Arizona, lies within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area in eastern Maricopa County. Scottsdale is a popular retirement and tourist destination, with planned residential communities, an active night life and many cultural attractions. Situated in the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale experiences mild winters and hot, dry summers. Average summer highs are above 100 degrees. Average winter temperatures [...]

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Is It Green Or Is It Greed?

by on September 8, 2010

The construction industry has a 17% unemployment rate, but one sector not suckered into job losses are green buildings. Accounting for up to one-third of all new construction in the US, green buildings are the hot new trend in construction. They’re the asbestos of the new millennium, only without the carcinogens. But what makes a [...]

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A Dim Idea

by on August 19, 2010

Last night, I unplugged my TV after watching a show. I also drove to the grocery store across the street from me because it was a bit too hot out to walk. I am such an environmentalist. As another sign of good intentions, but poor execution, a new survey found that Americans don’t really know [...]

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Friday Farewell – Arbor Amour

by on April 30, 2010

Tomorrow is the first day of May and, like me, you’re probably glad that the allergy season is beginning to wane. Now that the trees are on the tail end of their blooming cycle, let’s show some love for them, shall we? Today is Arbor Day, a day of celebration that we here at DotLoop [...]

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Greener Spring & Summer Cleaning

by on April 29, 2010

Ironically, spring/summer cleaning can be hazardous to your family’s health – and to the environment.  Many common household cleaners contain alcohol, ammonia, bleach, formaldehyde and lye.  Some of these ingredients have been linked with neurological, liver and kidney damage, asthma and cancer.  Avoid them by making your own green cleaners.  Here are some recipes for simple, [...]

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Gotham Gardens

by on April 5, 2010

On Saturday, my girlfriend and I started gardening for our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). The one we’re apart of is very cool, if only because it’s right in the middle of an urban environment. This meant that, while I was peacefully tilling the land at the CSA, I could hear the faint roar of the [...]

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Quick and Easy Ways to Green Your Home

by on February 6, 2010

Being environmentally conscious doesn’t mean you have to install solar panels or grow all of your own food. There are plenty of quick and easy ways to green your home that will save you money rather than cost you money, and that don’t require a whole lot of effort on your part. Here are some [...]

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How Eco-Friendly Is The USA?

by on December 12, 2009

Americans talk about being environmentally conscious and reducing our carbon footprints. But how does the United States stack up compared to the rest of the world?  Although different surveys and studies give varied results, European and South American countries typically rank at the top of the eco-friendly list. In one study, Yale University conducted an [...]

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