Are you thinking of investing in 'green' real estate or thinking of 'greening' your current home? What does 'going green' mean? There has been much talk lately of green trends in home design, marketing, and remodelling. From energy efficiency testing, to Energy Star appliances, to new advances in energy-saving technology, 'going green' can mean many different things to many different people. What does it mean to you?

The most important thing in learning how you wish to 'go green' is learning the vocabulary of the green real estate market. Don't be fooled by 'passive solar energy' marketing, or 'eco-lofts' that aren't truly energy efficient. Once you know the lingo, you can learn and adapt your tastes and budget to your current and future home purchases. See the Information Sheets for more detail on green concepts and terminology.