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Listed Green® Homes - the Green MLS (Multiple Listing Service) exclusively for Green, Energy Efficient, Sustainable Homes and Housing Developments For Sale Worldwide.

The way we currently build and maintain our homes is one of the contributing factors to global warming.

Listed Green Homes is committed to being part of the solution to reduce global warming by promoting sustainable, energy efficient, healthy building design - in addition to helping elevate the market value of green homes and eco-friendly residential developments.

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Six Ways to "Green" a Home and lower utility bills

According to an article by Susan Thurston published on December 28th in the St. Petersburg Times, Green remodeling may pay off significantly — in lowered utility bills, and in buyer appeal when the property is sold.

Here are a few "green renovation" "find a green home" options to consider:

• Site selection. Prefer infill development instead of a new subdivision in a far-flung new suburb that gobbles wetlands and displaces animals.

• Energy-efficient products. Choose Energy Star appliances, double-paned windows, low-flush toilets, and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

• Spray foam insulation. Seal the home with insulation that doesn’t let the heat or cooled air leak out.

• Sustainable wood flooring. Select flooring certified by Forest Stewardship Council, which protects forests by managing the amount of wood harvested annually.

• Locally made products. Buy products made less than 250 miles away to reduce transportation costs. Granite, for instance, is generally imported from afar.

• Nontoxic paint. Use paint that is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — chemicals that evaporate into the atmosphere. Look for Green Seal certified brands.