As Americans seem increasingly less willing to buy a home, they are becoming more open to investing in “green” features that result in reduced energy costs and clear consciences. More »

Students and interns looking for a safe and affordable place to live in New York City need look no further than Educational Housing Services, Inc. (EHS). EHS is the largest provider of private, off-campus college student housing in New York City and has provided reliable accommodations for over two decades. Thanks to strong partnerships with schools across the nation such as Duke, Syracuse and Northeastern Universities, EHS welcomes over 5,000 students annually from across America and over 50 countries worldwide. More »

Solar energy is energy obtained directly from the Sun. This energy drives the climate and weather and supports virtually all life on Earth. Since the Romans first used daylight features at the top of the Partheon in Rome the era of solar powered constructions and devices began. More »

Charleston home to be a model for sustainability and green building

ORLANDO, FL - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today unveiled its new vision for a sustainable, hurricane-resistant and energy-efficient home at the National Association of Home Builders’ International Trade Show in Orlando. HUD’s Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) revealed the design plans for a Concept Home demonstration project to be built in Charleston, South Carolina. More »

From advanced home sensors to computerized wine cellars, today’s cutting-edge homes are starting to think on their own. Learn about the latest gadgets and trends.

George Jetson would be impressed if he could see the wide range of high-tech gadgets and systems that are on the market for today’s homes. Though holographic phones and flying cars are still probably a few years off, today there are more space-age products than ever to improve safety, energy efficiency, and overall quality of life for home owners. More »

Environmental awareness may be rising, but when it comes to buying a home, green by itself is not an easy sale, according to green market experts who spoke at “The Business Benefits of Green” during the 2007 REALTORS® Conference & Expo last week. More »

Sales of new single-family homes fell 2.8 percent in January to the lowest rate in nearly 13 years, according to a U.S. Commerce Department report issued Wednesday. More »

Existing-home sales – including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – slipped 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate(1) of 4.89 million units in January from an upwardly revised level of 4.91 million in December, and are 23.4 percent below the 6.44 million-unit pace in January 2007. More »

Nation’s Largest Privately Held Home Builder Creates Shea Certified Green(R) to Reduce Carbon Footprint in its Boomer Resort Community homes by as much as 29% in 2008

DELAND, Fla., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Shea Homes, the nation’s largest private homebuilder and industry leader with the launch of Shea Certified Green(R), today announced the opening of the first of 705 new residences in Victoria Gardens. Victoria Gardens, an active lifestyle community located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, is formally unveiling five fully furnished homes February 9-10 during a grand opening event in the community.

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