Purchasing a New Home

If you're scanning the market for a real estate investment, keep the environment in mind when making your purchase. One way to do that is to work with a real estate agent who incorporates green practices into their business. Some agents, for example, put a percentage of their commissions toward greening the homes they sell. offset the carbons they emit and partner with green designers and builders. Other ways to stay green while becoming a homeowner include refraining from buying a new property and selecting a house with green features like solar panels and water catchments.


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