2009 Sept
2009 September Vol. 7 No. 9
Focus on...Energy & The Environment
LEEDing the Way
Real estate professionals, developers and builders are all reporting the same thing: today’s homebuyers who are looking for maximum value are asking for more than granite countertops and hardwood floors – they want energy savings and green buildings. Read More
Green in Real Life
As Kermit the Frog once sang, it’s not easy being green. In many cases, going, “green” for condominium units (which can encompass a wide range of practices) comes with paperwork, additional maintenance, and, least appealingly, increased cost.
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Shades of Green
Talk of green homes these days often evokes images of roof gardens, solar
collectors and even wind turbines humming in the background.
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Rebranding the Green
If one wants to ascertain the state of the green building industry, shared
vacation condos – also known as “fractionals” – are a good place to start. While many will settle for an uninspiring exurb lot
near a convenient highway entrance for their home, their vacation homes reflect
more of their aspirations and ideals. When purchasing vacation homes, pristine landscapes and plenty of “green” features have attracted the educated, affluent buyers who are the bread and
butter of this market. But in the face of the current lengthy recession, how
are green features holding up? Are they still the must-have amenity or feature
that can command a premium price?
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An Energy-Savings Window of Opportunity
Whether it’s out of concern for the environment, pocketbook issues, or a little bit of both, there is no doubt that energy efficiency is a top concern for condominium owners today. And when
looking for increased energy efficiency, windows and doors are among the first
places to look –with good reason!
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Mystic, Connecticut
From its rich maritime history to its hosting of the world’s largest living seafaring museum, Mystic, Connecticut’s natural connection to the sea has remained vibrant.
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