Green Housing Explained
In today's real estate market sellers and buyers are searching for new and innovative ways to help their homes appeal to the mass market
. There is no doubt that the term "green" has made its way into nearly every avenue of life today and real estate is certainly not excluded from this list. One of the most popular ways to make your home desirable amongst the homes on the market is to make it green! Now, let's talk about how we can add some green to your home and help you make a quick and satisfying sale.
First, let's start with home solar panels. There is no better way to convert natural energy into the energy we need to heat and cool our homes. Home solar panels can be very affordable but they can also be quite expensive. Just as with any green product there are levels of technology you can buy into and this decision really has to do with your green goals. For example, if you are looking to go all the way and heat your entire three-story home with solar panels than this is certainly going to be a major investment. On the other hand if you are looking to utilize this green energy on a smaller scale, just as on the roof of your garage or pool shed and it can be much more affordable.
The simple replacement of light bulbs within your home can actually reduce your lighting costs by up to 20%. All you have to do is replace your current bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs and the efficiency of your home will be instantly boosted.
If you want to spend more of your focus on your heating and cooling bills you need to take a walk around your home and inspect every crack and crevice, especially around the doors and windows. For those of you who are extremely concerned about the loss of energy through these avenues you can most definitely hire a home inspector to help you take efficiency to the next level. Otherwise, extra caulking around the doors and windows can help seal in the heat as well as simple weather stripping that can be found at any hardware or home improvement store. Not just older homes require this type of maintenance so take a look around even a newer home for these repairs.
This next suggestion can become quite costly but just as with the solar panels; in the long run you will be saving a bundle on energy bills. If you currently are living in a home with single pane windows it is definitely worth considering upgrading to double pane windows. This single change can reduce your heating and cooling bills by up to 25%! This is a major upgrade that your potential buyers will certainly not overlook.
Consider these suggestions as a taste of how you can transform your home into a "green home". For more affordable green options don't forget about natural paint options and newer appliances that require less energy to function.
by: Carlos Montes
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