Keyword: going green

Should Minimum Home Sizes Be Illegal?

Should Minimum Home Sizes Be Illegal?

We live in a consumption based society.  We want it all, and we want it bigger, better, and faster that those who came before us.  Whether you consider it the “American Dream” or simply “keeping up with the neighbors’”, new home sizes have more than doubled since 1950.  Many local governments have placed regulations that require a minimum home size ...

Jonathan Benya | 2010/03/09  | 19 Comments Editorials

How to “Go Green”

How to “Go Green”

Apparently, my last article put some people on the defensive when I pointed out that they don’t live in the greenest city in the country. Fear not! With a few simple steps outlined below, you could do your part to help boost your rankings for next year. What does it mean to “Go Green” Unfortunately, “Going Green” by definition is ...

Nick Bostic | 2008/02/22  | 11 Comments Real Estate

Should Minimum Home Sizes Be Illegal?

Should Minimum Home Sizes Be Illegal?

We live in a consumption based society.  We want it all, and we want it bigger, better, and faster that those who came before us.  Whether you consider it the “American Dream” or simply “keeping up with the neighbors’”, new home sizes have more than doubled since 1950.  Many local governments have placed regulations that require a minimum home size ...

Jonathan Benya | 2010/03/09  | 19 Comments Editorials

How to “Go Green”

How to “Go Green”

Apparently, my last article put some people on the defensive when I pointed out that they don’t live in the greenest city in the country. Fear not! With a few simple steps outlined below, you could do your part to help boost your rankings for next year. What does it mean to “Go Green” Unfortunately, “Going Green” by definition is ...

Nick Bostic | 2008/02/22  | 11 Comments Real Estate