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Sky Realty encourages its agents to continue their real estate education. Congratulations to the six Sky Realty agents (including the company President, Curtis Reddehase) who spent time earning their EcoBroker Designation. All designations are important. They demonstrate an agent who is willing to continue learning and improve their ability to perform their duties to the real estate consumer looking for a green home in Austin. The Eco Broker certification training does not make these agents experts in everything “green” but it has trained them to be more aware of all the changes in the ecological and environmental issues involved in today’s real estate market. Technology, specifically green technology, is continually changing, making it imperative that real estate professionals continue to educate themselves and the public about green real estate market issues. The availability and rising cost of energy has added a heightened awareness of conservation and environmental concerns. Through technology, today’s consumers have information at their fingertips, and with all this information comes an outpouring of misinformation. These Sky Realty agents are among a few in Austin who will have the knowledge to assist buyers and sellers with their decisions about the many “green“ options available to the consumer. They will be able to utilize their training and expertise by providing innovative techniques to identify properties with green attributes and offering consumers a unique perspective about green market issues. The concept of energy efficiency, recycling, sustainability and improving our relationship with the environment are not new, but the ability to adapt the idea into practical use is becoming more readily attainable through programs offered by government and private entities. Sky Realty real estate professionals with the EcoBroker designation have the education to help correct the commonly overused and misused terminology about the green market issues, past and present. They will be able to provide resources and information about the practicality and affordability of many green products and their applications in today’s market. Again, congratulations to these Sky Realty agents for the time and hard work involved in attaining the EcoBroker certification and all real estate professionals who continue to educate themselves, professionals who continue to expand their knowledge and provide excellent service to the consumer.
Would you like to wake up and have access to hike or mountain bike the Barton Creek Greenbelt every morning? If so the Woods of Westlake may be the location of your next home. This is a small neighborhood tucked off of Capital of Texas Hwy. that offers a variety of homes. There are several sections in this neighborhood ranging from homes built in the 80s to new multi-million dollars homes with views of the city. All of the homes in the Woods of Westlake are walking distan... Read More »
Austin, Texas Mayor Will Wynn continues his GREEN Efforts as part of his Austin Climate Protection Plan. 15 bicycles and 200 Smart cars will be available for City of Austin employees per the April 3, 2009 Austin American-Statesman in an article entitled "For city employees, a greener way to get around". The bicycles are intended to reduce pollution in the City of Austin. The fuel efficient Smart cars will also work toward this goal. The Austin City Hall itself is... Read More »
Greenshores on Lake Austin A fabulous community located on Lake Austin. Homes in Greenshores offer hill country and lake views and is only 20 minutes from thriving downtown Austin. Greenshores has strict deed restrictions that protect property values. You will also be able to enjoy private access to Lake Austin with day docks and a boat ramp. If you are looking for a water playground, Lake Austin is right at your doorstep, with fantastic Waterskiing and all other water activities, and resta... Read More »
When people ask what I like best about living in Barton Creek West it's easy to answer. Originally I moved to BCW because of the excellent Eanes ISD, but after my daughter graduated I stayed because of the amazing greenbelts and trails along the revered Barton Creek where I walk daily with my dog Izzy. Just driving into the neighborhood I am awed by the scenic vistas and natural Hill Country beauty. I especially like that our greenbelt area and trails are for the private use of the residen... Read More »
Coming to the Austin Convention Center February 27 thru March 1, 2009 its The Austin Green Living and Home Product Expo. The Convention Center is located on 500 E Cesar Chavez St, the tickets are available on site. Adults 17 and over $7.50, children and under 16 are FREE, (Seniors 65 and over are $5. on Friday only). Cash or checks only.Your home is your most valuable asset and there are many tips and tricks to keeping the value and increasing the value of your ... Read More »
What is a Green Home? I guess there are as many definitions as there are shades of green. But what one developer in Austin has done is truly unique.These homes are designed from the lot up to be truly energy efficient and incorporate some of the most advanced green technologies available today. Each home will incorporate, as standard features a 3KW Solar Photovoltaic System for electrical generation and Solar Thermal panels for hot water. Every lot is properly oriented to obtain the most from it... Read More »
Looking for a safe, charitable, and green way to get rid of your old PC? Donate it to the Round Rock Serving Center. They have a project called "Computers for Kids" which donates the PC’s to kids that cannot afford them and need them for homework. The hard drive goes through an FBI sanctioned program to erase any old information and then they will load the PC with new software before giving it to a needy local child. Support your community and help keep that old pc out of the dum... Read More »
Energy Efficient Greenbuilt Homes in Austin, Texas: RASTRA or other ICF Construction Although there are other similar ICF products, RASTRA bills itself as the original ICF or composite Insulating Concrete Form. Other ICF products are Ener-Grid, GreenBlock, Eco Block & others. Building with recycled materials: The blocks are made from 85% recycled expanded polystyrene (or Styrofoam) and 15% cement. The styrofoam would have ended up in landfills until perhaps forev... Read More »
The subdivision of Block House Creek has what's called Movies on the Green where on certain Friday nights they will show movies for families to come and watch. Just one other way that parents are able to save money this summer in the subdivision of Block House Creek that has so many amenities. This summer parents are trying everything they can to stretch their buck. With the price of gas many parents in Block House are really taking advantage of the pools and parks and the movies on Friday night... Read More »
“Green” living in Austin and surrounding areas, I am sure we have all noticed how important living "Green" has become. Living in the Capital of Texas we have to be well informed on what this means. Any local realtor in town can identify with you which homes are rated and which homes are not. I just wanted to share some comments on an article titled "Green Housing Checklist". My hopes are that it will help you be more informed in today's environ... Read More »
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