green building environment

green homes are very hot right now, despite what is going on in the real estate market. While typical homes drop in value, energy efficient, environmentally friendly homes are not only retaining their value, they are now in demand and are selling at premium prices.

So how would a builder profit in the current rough and tumble real estate market? Build a high quality home using green practices without cutting any corners that's how. David Hall of Deltec Homes has successfully led his company along this path and the profits continue to grow even in these hard times for builders and developers alike.

Minnesota-based environmental organization Live Green, Live Smart offers microgrants from $50 to $1,000 to home dwellers making their shelters greener, more environmentally sustainable, and healthy. The application is easy, and can be found at http://livegreenlivesmart.org/blogs/press_room/default.aspx

Consumer interest in green construction has continued to grow, but few people can afford to build an environmentally friendly house from the ground up. They don't have to, says architect Kelly Lerner, co-author of "Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House"