Remember, every time you buy, sell or lease
a pre-owned home, you are recycling©!

This is absolutely true.

But what is Green Real Estate?

Imagine...
• Finding your Dream Home
• Saving Money in the Process
• Saving Money on Operating Expenses for the life of your Home
• Helping to Save the Planet
...all at the same time!

A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard home. It’s as simple as that!

Green Realty takes into account a broad set of circumstances that all must come together to give you the exemplary quality of life you can have with a "green lifestyle". As well as the obvious things that are all over the media today, such as energy efficiency, low-impact landscaping, recycled materials, etc., there are more things to take into consideration. These include indoor air quality, electromagnetic pollution, remodeling with sustainable materials, off-gassing of chemical varnishes used in some furniture, carpet and cabinetry, capturing grey water for landscaping irrigation, and living roofs. Lead, asbestos, and radon exposure are also items a Green Realtor addresses.

A home can be built green, or you can make it green later. A green makeover can happen all at once, or it can be a gradual process. But what it all comes down to is a new way of thinking – and a new way of living. From a more energy-efficient kitchen to a tree-filled backyard paradise, your home can be green top to bottom, front to back, inside and out. And it doesn't’t matter whether you rent or own, live in an apartment or single-family home, or live in the city, the suburbs or the country.**

Converting your home to green is great for those looking to add value to their current homes, save money on utilities, make their homes more energy efficient and eco-friendly, and generally live a "greener" lifestyle. As Green Realtors, we have done the in depth research, education, and have real world experience with "Living Green". We also offer consulting services for people looking to upgrade their homes, and or lifestyles to become more eco-friendly. We can help you with all of your real estate or "green" consulting needs.

Let the OC Green Home Team help you find the home, the resources you need to make it earth-friendly, and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping create something larger than yourselves.

You CAN have the Southern California lifestyle with a global conscience.
We will help you find what you are looking for in a home, or market your home to the most appropriate audience resulting in an expedient sale. We'll guide you through the process of buying, selling, investing, or developing and renovating real estate. We offer consulting services on how to make your home, life or business more eco-friendly. 

What is Green Building? (New Construction)
Green Building is a design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well being of your family, the community and the environment. A smart step towards personal and economic rewards, green building has positive social and environmental ramifications that assert your commitment to the future and the way we live for years to come.*

We represent Green Builders, so if it is your choice to purchase land and build green, we can hook you up! From $100 a square foot to $400 - all price ranges, floor plans, and materials can be accommodated. 

Please explore our site and search the MLS, and if you have any questions, or suggestions, feel free to contact us at any time.

The Benefits of a Green Home
There are many very real benefits to living in a green home, and every day, more and more Americans are discovering those benefits. Green homes are healthier, more durable and more cost-effective.

That’s why green homes are expected to make up 10% of new home construction by 2010, up from 2% in 2005, according to the 2006 McGraw-Hill Construction Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report. Owning or renting a green home is good for your health, your wallet and our environment.

Incentives for Green Homes
Beyond the health and environmental benefits of living in a green home, many local and state governments, utility companies and other entities across the country offer rebates, tax breaks and other incentives for adding eco-friendly elements to your life.

What is EcoBroker®? The Green Designation™

EcoBroker is the premiere green designation program for real estate professionals.

EcoBroker Certified® professionals help clients market properties with green features, save money, and live comfortably, through energy efficiency and environmentally-sensitive choices.