Comments on: Bad News For Green Builders? Not So Fast

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By: The Quickest Way To Begin Greening Your House : Ecopreneurist

The Quickest Way To Begin Greening Your House : Ecopreneurist — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:01:26 +0000

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By: mcmilker

mcmilker — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:40:13 +0000

ouch!

Point taken!

How about “moderating housing market”

By: Teresa Ambord

Teresa Ambord — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:38:07 +0000

This is a good article, but I wish the author wouldn’t use hyperbolic terms like “the collapsing housing market.” Last I checked, the overwhelming majority of mortgages are still being paid. Is the author suggesting that we all be living in the alleys instead of homes? Doubtful. I wish journalists would stop trying to be scary and just be accurate.

By: T. Ferrari

T. Ferrari — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:38:18 +0000

A green home is definitely a logical next step for the environment and a choice not all of us can make. Most of the green building going on right now is the “green condos” set and I am sure there are a few green townhouses out there. There should be more thought put into building green restaurants and commercial spaces where most of the world spends most of its time. At least I know I love to eat. The housing market will do its thing and no matter how you build building is expensive today. I want to hear more about green building innovation where the public benefits.

By: mcmilker

mcmilker — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:31:18 +0000

Dave,

Good point! I’d like to see some discussion develop here. We have some pretty savvy readers.

By: Dave C.

Dave C. — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:17:46 +0000

One thing I notice a lot of people aren’t talking about is the added value of a green home. I have no idea what these numbers would be, or if it’s even viable, but by buying a green home, is there some sort of guarantee of greater equity down the line than a home that isn’t green?

Of course that still doesn’t address the immediate gratification of saving money now, but I don’t see the subject discussed very often.