Affordable Green Home For Sale in Denver, CO

SOLD! This charming bungalow in Englewood – a city neighborhood in Southeast Denver, Colorado – just came on the market and I suspect it won’t last very long. Here’s why… When we look for green homes for sale they tend to be in the higher end of the price range, nearly always above $300,000 and often closer to $500,000 +. It isn’t often that we come across an affordable... [Read more about this green property]

Huge Country Estate for Sale in Williamstown, VT

It is amazing what you can get for your money sometimes. If you’re used to prices in New York, LA, Chicago, DC and other large cities (or anywhere in California for that matter) you’ll be surprised that this home doesn’t cost millions. Located in Williamstown, VT but just minutes from colleges, an international airport and the state capital (2 miles from the highway!) this charming... [Read more about this green property]

Geodesic Dome for Sale in Mountains of North Carolina

This very unique 2,400 square foot “geo-dome” house sits on 159 beautiful south-facing acres in the mountains of North Carolina. It truly is a rare and special find. We spoke with the seller and he may be open to selling the home on less land if the original price is not within your budget. He may also consider selling part of the property without the home if you are just looking for good,... [Read more about this green property]

60 Acres of Kentucky Land with Small Cabin

If nature and privacy is what you’re looking for, this little cabin might be just the right place. It has plenty of space on about 60 acres of beautiful land, which includes the log cabin, two ponds, and plenty of pasture.  Read More →

Increase your Home’s Value with Palm Trees

This guest post was written by a San Diego garden center for those of you trying to sell a home in a part of the world where palm trees grow. Palm trees are timeless and endearing, and they can substantially increase the value of your home just for their beauty alone. When people buy property in an area where palm trees can grow, they often want their home to shine with the ambiance of the beauty of... [Read the rest of this article]

Stuck In a Mortgage? Maybe FSBO is The Way to Go!

You’re ready to sell your home. You’ve paid your mortgage on time every month for years. You have thousands or maybe tens-of-thousands in equity. But the market has taken a tumble and real estate fees are as high as ever. When the math is done it just doesn’t add up > Even if you sold the house for the same price you bought it for you’d still end up bringing money to the table... [Read the rest of this article]

An Ode to Hobbit Homes

One of my favorite green building materials is cob. And my favorite application with cob is on an earth-bermed house, like the one pictured on the left. Sometimes these buildings use cob, sometimes it’s stone, but they all share one thing in common – they’re very… hobbity. Below are some more examples of beautiful hobbit-style houses, many of which will be both earth-bermed... [Read the rest of this article]