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The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) is an international organization whose members include the owners and managers of a variety of different types of professional buildings. They lobby for legislation related to the issues of concern to these members. The San Francisco chapter of this organization is working to promote awareness of its efforts that they have made towards implementing eco-friendly practices into building management. (more…)

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If you’re looking to buy a rental property, you might want to think about getting on the green bandwagon. There are many benefits of being an eco-friendly property owner. Take a look at just a few of them: (more…)

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An interesting article over at Bigger Pockets recently drew a connection between the increasing cost of gas and the faltering housing economy. In short, it pointed out that as more and more of your money goes to the gas tank, you have less money to invest in real estate property (and to pay the mortgages on already-purchased homes). The author also noted that the cost of housing construction is on the rise as a direct result of the fact that building companies have to spend more money on gas when transporting materials and laborers to job sites.

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If you’re interested in the environment and you’re looking to a buy a home, you can combine your needs by working with a real estate agent that specializes in green real estate. This term refers to real estate agents who take an all-around eco-friendly approach to their work. On the consumer end, they assist you in finding a home that is energy-efficient. On the business end, they implement green practices in the office.

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