All Entries in the "Green Living" Category
Opower Energy Comparisons Hit Facebook
Going green can mean going social. One company is allowing Chicago homeowners to compete with Facebook friends to see who can have the lowest energy usage. Opower sends its 5 million customers energy bills that allow them to see how much power they use when compared to owners of similar homes. But why compare yourself [...]
Better Buildings mean Better Business
What do green building incentives, new statewide Illinois energy codes, and Ed Begley Jr. all have in common? Find out Feb 1 and Feb 2 as the Better Buildings Better Business conference comes to Schaumburg, IL. This new conference is for residential builders, designers, developers, and real estate professionals. Featuring a celebrity keynote from Ed [...]
Illinois Gains Green-Building Ground
The Illinois and Chicago real estate markets added more green buildings last year than almost any area of the country. Illinois was ranked No. 3 on the recently released list of Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC’s list is based on each state’s LEED-certified commercial [...]
At Lennar Homes, Everything’s Included
Lennar Homes is raising the bar in the new year, giving Chicago new home buyers top-level luxury. This new year, Lennar is offering the best possible value on luxury products to simplify your life. Home automation, energy efficiency and luxury features are included in the price of Lennar homes. In fact, everything’s included! Lennar Homes [...]
Surefire Benefits of Paying a Little More This Winter
Lots of people can be stubborn when it comes to winter weather, resisting turning the thermostat to heat for as long as possible. For those who own Chicago real estate, it is just as much about saving money as a challenge to avoid turning up the heat. Ilyce Glink with the Equifax Finance Blog is [...]
