A couple in Victoria, British Columbia, is using a combination of design esthetics to promote peace and relaxation within their home. The Times Colonist reports that Kevin and Liz Fraser have built a house that incorporates the use of eco-friendly materials and technologies and follows feng shui for design.
A home in Provo, Utah, is demonstrating the power and sensibility of investing in green materials and technologies. The Daily Dispatch reports that Carol and Lawrence Waters were in the middle of building their home in Provo, the third largest city in Utah, during the height of the housing bubble in 2007.
Three of the six most expensive homes listed as for sale in Central Ohio are currently owned by race car drivers. The Columbus Dispatch reports that the three homes range in price from $3.5 million to $5.9 million and each feature a slightly unusual space - a custom garage.
A 4,400-square-foot home has just been listed as for sale and is gaining significant buyer attention. The Calgary Herald reports that the town of Airdrie's most expensive home is on the market and listed at $1.5 million.
A new condo complex will soon be opened in Tsawwassen, British Columbia. The Vancouver Sun reports that the project includes 490 separate residences located in four different condos - 296 homes and 194 detached properties.
The average individual may think that radiant floor heating is only a solution for a property located in a region that experiences harsh winters featuring snow and ice, however, that's not the case. The eco-friendly heating option is even ideal in properties located in typically hot regions like rocky high desert of Southern California.
A tower that is nearing completion is set to become the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. Located at 432 Park Avenue in New York City, the anticipated project just recently allowed units to be sold, before construction has been completed, and already more than one third of the residences are under contract. Fort Mill Times reports that construction is scheduled to be completed by 2015.
Homebuyers exploring the greater Boston area real estate market may want to take a look at a property recently listed as for sale in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Wicked Local reports that a Colonial built in 1995 has been put up for sale and it could go fast. Located at 52 Manor Avenue, the home is pristine and move-in ready for the buyer who doesn't want to go through the hassle of updating a property.
The Edith Green Wendell Wyatt federal building located in Portland, Oregon, is currently under renovations. The Oregonian reports that the building is being outfitted with a number of green features to reduce operational expenses and improve the sustainability of the structure.
An Arts-and-Crafts styled home built in 1984 has recently been renovated with the latest in modern technology and convenience in mind. The Westport News reports that the current owners of the house at 3 Greenbrier Road, Westport, Connecticut, tore up carpets, installed new floors, moved walls and installed reclaimed wood throughout home.
Residential property owners looking to go green in 2013 have a lot of options. After all, sustainability as a whole has grown in importance for many residential and commercial property owners as the health and fiscal benefits get expressed by major media publications and research groups.
A homebuilder who has constructed houses between Arizona and North Dakota has decided to custom-build his own residence. The Roundup Web reports that Dean and Shelley Hayes sold the farm they had lived on and purchased a property in Alexander, Montana. The couple decided to build their own home to ensure that they could spend the rest of their lives together in a space that was designed to suit their needs.
