As going green continues to develop a mainstream following, even more sustainable innovation is taking place.  Chances are, green is not just something happening somewhere distant across the country, but also right next door to you.  Here are a few of the latest happenings in green real estate.

Solar Powered Air Conditioning

Obviously, going all green all at once is not easy, nor is it always financially feasible.  But there are steps we can all take, building sustainability little by little along the way.

As summer is not only the hottest, but also generally the sunniest time of year, wouldn’t solar powered air conditioning make big sense?  If you could neutralize your biggest summertime use of electricity, air conditioning, you’d be taking a big step in the right direction.

To give an idea of the innovation that’s happening in the field right now, here’s the highlights of one particular option, the SolCool solar powered air conditioning system.  The details aren’t 100% clear, but these are the type of concepts that will ultimately go mainstream.

Green Real Estate Agents

As houses go green one by one, why shouldn’t the people who sell them go green too?  Well, actually they are.  And if you’re a real estate agent, perhaps you might want to specialize in the niche also.

Check out EcoBroker for the details of how you can become a certified green agent.  As more and more homes are equipped with efficient and sustainable design features, selling the homes to recoup the investments will require an expert who fully understands the technologies and their benefits.  This green real estate niche looks like it’s about ready to take off in a big way!

Energy Efficient Mortgages

Are you aware of the Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)?  It’s a loan program set up specifically to help you realize your green home ownership goals.  Taking into consideration that many times efficient design is initially more expensive but still more affordable in the long run, the EEM helps you qualify for a larger loan amount in order to go green.  It’s worth taking a few moments and learning about this unique mortgage program. 

Green Landscaping

As you begin to plan your autumn landscaping projects, why not consider their environmental impact as well as their impact on your monthly budget?  The concept of “greenscaping” is really nothing new, but it is downright practical when it comes to conserving water and reducing chemical contamination.  You can learn more about green landscaping at greenscapes.org.

Going green is definitely skyrocketing in popularity.  Its impact on everyday real estate is shaping up in a big way.  Now is the time to embrace the innovation and stay ahead of the curve.