La Jolla Real Estate: La Jolla Luxury Homes

Going Green Saves Green in your La Jolla communities homes.  According to NAR research, 65 percent of new La Jolla Real Estate buyers see their home's energy efficiency as an important consideration. However, the initial cost of "going green" is still a significant factor in many people's decisions to purchase energy-efficient La Jolla home features. Today's green-savvy La Jolla Real Estate buyers and sellers have many options. Sellers whose La Jolla homes meet the EPA energy efficiency standard have a valuable marketing point - EPA studies show that these green homes deliver $200-$400 in savings on utility bills per year. Buyers can use green mortgages that will help them make environmentally friendly improvements to their home. One example is an FHA-insured Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM) offered by HUD.

green kitchens

If you're thinking about greening your home, the kitchen is a great place to start. The appliances and sink in your kitchen use very large amounts of water and energy, and in many homes the kitchen is used throughout the day. It's also a room with lots of opportunities to cut trash through recycling and composting. So, for some tips on creating an eco-friendly kitchen and a list of green kitchen projects, read on!

Use Energy-Saving Appliances. You can greatly reduce your energy and water usage and your greenhouse gas production by using ENERGY STAR appliances. You'll also save money! Start with your refrigerator - make sure it is an Energy Star version. And, do you really need two refrigerators? If so, make sure the second is efficient too, especially if it is in your hot garage. Your dishwasher is a quadruple opportunity: you save energy (1) and associated emissions (2), water (3) and wastewater(4). Look for an Energy Star dishwasher or better.

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