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Because of the many environmental concerns , threats and considerations, many buyers, as well as homeowners, today, have become more - and - more concerned with various factors, often referred to as green real estate. There are many considerations, and variations, as well as degrees of greening individuals are interested in. Some (however a minority) are real environmentalists, and want their home, to exhibit their concern and attention, to this very important issue. Others merely want to proceed in a somewhat balanced manner, and want to include reasonable green characteristics. This article will be a basic one, and discuss, in general terms, 6 considerations, regarding making your home, a greener one. 1. Windows and doors: Obviously, energy conservation is a major environmental concern. We often speak about a business' carbon footprint, but, obviously, certain houses are far more energy - efficient than others. When were your windows replaced and/ or upgraded, and are they effic...

While most potential home buyers, consider their monthly mortgage payment (including principal, interest, and escrow/ taxes), many, fail to adequately consider other monthly expenses, associated with home ownership. Perhaps the most significant one, is the cost of energy - related activities, including electric, and heart. The purpose of this article is not to examine the many alternative heating alternatives, including solar, geo - thermal, etc, but rather, to review some simple steps, one can somewhat easily take, to make their home more energy - efficient, and friendly. Let's look at 5 simple, basic, energy conservation ideas/ steps. 1. Windows and doors: What is the Energy Efficiency Ratio of your entry doors? What material are they made of? How are they hung? How much air is seeping out, through the spaces created, because of their alignment? Simply, assuring your door has a bottom sweep, and the spaces around the top, and sides, is reduced/ eliminated, will prevent heat esc...