2012 Real Estate Trends Move Toward What Lasts

2012- Looking Ahead - Supply and Demand
For real estate professionals and our clients, keeping an eye on real estate market trends and how the industry may function in the future can be a key to success today…and into the future. “We have a limited amount of resources available and more and more people using them up. If we want our future generations to enjoy the same standard of living we've experienced, we need to take action, “ reports the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

NAR suggests a great place start the process is with green building. Whether that means new green construction or an energy efficient (green) remodel, participating in looking ahead in terms of sustainability certainly has benefits. “Buildings consume 14% of potable water, 40% of raw materials, and 39% of energy in the United States alone (according to the US Green Building Council). That's 15 trillion gallons of water and 3 billion tons of raw materials each year.” ( NAR.)

But what about the “appeal” of a “smart” home? Here’s a video you may find of interest. http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/green_videos.cfm

On a personal note: Calculate your carbon footprint here.
http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/find_your_carbon_footprint.cfm