Thursday, August 7, 2014

Green Remodeling

"Green" remodeling is a growing trend, and the number of remodels that involve at least 60% green features is expected to double in the next five years. What are the most popular features? This article has the top choices from early 2014: http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2014/05/01/most-popular-features-green-remodels

If you're thinking about a green remodel and you live in Colorado, remember that Colorado sellers can complete a "green disclosure" form and share their energy- and environment-friendly choices with buyers. I did a series of blog posts on the green disclosure form here: http://grandjunctionbroker.blogspot.com/search/label/green%20disclosure

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

The State of the Smart Home Industry

What is the state of the smart home industry today? What features are people looking for, and how realistic are they? If you've dreamed of a house that turns the lights on for you when you're almost home, or automatically detects and reports a fire, or lets you check on your pet while you're at work, you're not alone! What features would you pick for your smart home?

Read on to see where smart home technology is going: http://www.icontrol.com/insights/2014-state-smart-home/