Green homes save long term money

Green homes have been all over the news in the last few years. The benefits of going green with building and remodeling are a huge perk for the environment, which is a given, but now we’re starting to see the long term money saving advantages that home owners can reap by going green as well.

According to a new article in the Calgary Herald, green homes are gaining a ton of momentum as an economic bonus for consumers. Some of the issues before concerned with green homes and money were based on the fact that green building was less common, and therefore, in some ways cost prohibitive.

However, with the recent surge of green minded building products, eco-designers, and green architects becoming more readily available, green homes are not only easier, but less expensive in the long run. Plus besides lowering home running costs, green is becoming a major selling point among many Realtors, so you may be looking at an increased resale value as well. When you add in the eco-tax credits available to home owners who go green, financial benefits of a green home can be substantial.

If you’re brand spanking new to green homes, you’ve got a lot to learn, but it’s not a huge curve. Buying or building any house is tough, why not learn about green homes over traditional? Following are some reads that can help.

• Find the perfect green architect
• Free Green Home Plans!
• Green Building Resources & Green Living Tips

Are you in the market? Have you considered buying or building green?

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