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(Updated March 2013)
The green movement is here to stay, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the housing market. Find out the latest trends, statistics, reports and resources as well as information on green mortgages in this updated Field Guide. (D. Foligno, Project Specialist)
Green Remodeling Options
- Low-flow shower head and faucets
- Low-flush or dual-flush toilets
- Compact fluorescent or Halogen bulbs
- Tankless or solar water heater
- Energy-Star appliances
- Low-VOC paints and wood finishes
- Lighting controls
- Reflective or light-colored roofing
- Bio-based insulation
- Double-paned or Low-E windows
- Solar or Photovoltaic panels
Green Remodeling, (Adobe eReader).
Greening of the Housing Market
Green Affordable Housing Development Opens In the Bronx, (Observer.com, Feb. 21, 2013).
'Green' homes sell for 9 percent more, study says, (ABC, July 23, 2013).
New addendum could help appraisers give credit for green features, (Los Angeles Times, Oct. 9, 2011)
Selling serenity and sustainability, (New York Times, Nov. 27, 2009).
Green Mortgages
Green Mortgage, (Miami-Dade County Finance Authority, July 27, 2012).
Fannie Mae Multifamily Green Initiative, (Fannie Mae, 2nd Qtr. 2012).
HUD's energy efficient mortgages program, (HUD, Aug. 25, 2009).
Energy efficient mortgages, (EnergyStar.gov).
Green Living
Beautiful, Innovative, and Sustainable: The Future of Green Architecture, (Good.is).
5 Simple, Affordable Ways to Green Your Home, (U.S. News, Apr. 18, 2012).
Sheep lawn mowers, (New York Times, Nov. 2, 2011)
Why people opt against going green, (FoxBusiness.com, Nov. 4, 2011)
Carbon Footprint Calculators, (Greener Choices)—Test your impact on the environment
How green is your family's home, (BabyZone.com).
Resources, Studies, Websites
The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market, (UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability, July 23, 2012).
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency, (EnergyStar.gov).
16 Ways to Green Your Home, (U.S. Green Building Council). - Brochure
NAR's Green Designation, (Green Resource Council).
Electronics Reuse and Recycle Center, (Consumer Reports)—Green options for retiring old electronics
EPA green building homepage, (EPA.gov).
HUD Energy-Efficient Mortgages Program, (HUD.gov).
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Green Zone Living: 7 Steps to a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Lifestyle (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
365 Ways to Live Green, (Kindle, Adobe EPUB eBook, Adobe PDF eBook)
Getting Green Done, (Kindle, Adobe EPUB eBook, Adobe PDF eBook)
Go Green, Live Rich, (Kindle, Adobe EPUB eBook, Adobe PDF eBook)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Living, (Kindle, Adobe EPUB eBook, Adobe PDF eBook)
Green Remodeling, (Kindle,Adobe eReader)
The Green Book, (Kindle, Adobe EPUB eBook, Adobe PDF eBook)
Green Guide, (Kindle, Adobe EPUB eBook, Adobe eReader)
Building Today's Green Home (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Green Building Products (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Green Building Through Integrated Design (Adobe eReader)
Choosing Green (Kindle, Adobe eReader)
Green Restorations (Adobe eReader)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Building & Remodeling (Kindle,Adobe eReader)
Your Eco-Friendly Home (Adobe eReader)
Greening your home (Adobe eReader)
Land Use Law for Sustainable Development (Adobe eReader)
Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
Green buildings pay, (Spon Press, Washington, DC: Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, 2003). NA 2542 G72
Green building guidelines, (Washington, DC: Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, 2003). HD 255 Su8
Field Guides & More
These field guides and other resources in the Virtual Library may also be of interest:
Field Guide to Commercial Green Buildings
Field Guide to the Small House Movement
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