From my thoughts over at ScottsdaleAZRealEstateGuy.com:
Go Green With Your Next Home Purchase Continued.
Live Large, while Buying Small.
It’s the newest mantra for eco friendly individuals: Small, is really the new big. The smaller your living space, the less heating/cooling, and lighting it will need. Thus, you will have reduced energy usage and utility bills.
With some careful interior design, you can create a tasteful and beautiful living area out of some surprisingly small living spaces.Don’t be afraid to make changes:
Don’t expect to find the perfect home when you are shopping for any home, let alone an eco-friendly home. Whatever home you purchase, you will likely want to make some basic changes to make it more aesthetically pleasing for you and your tastes and needs. A fresh coat of low VOC paint in your favorite color is easy and affordable. However, ripping up the old, leaky, rusty, lead leaking plumbing is a much bigger task, but something to consider depending on the house’s needs. These are important things that you should consider when purchasing a home. An experienced Realtor can assist you with some of these considerations.