I am certified as a LEED Green Associate. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it's used to rate a building's environmental sustainability. LEED ratings are used all over the world, for all types of building projects, and I’m proud to have the LEED certification.
It’s not just about the acronym for me, though. With a passion for green living, I integrate sustainable practices into my personal and professional life whenever possible. For my recent kitchen renovation, the cost was important but so were the materials involved: How were they made? What were they made of? Did they emit harmful gases? How far did the materials have to travel? These were some of the general sustainability questions that came up for me, and they informed the choices I made.
I am excited to see more and more people acknowledging the importance of sustainable living. But with the ocean of information on the internet, it's easy to get overwhelmed when researching how green living can impact your life.
As a LEED Green Associate, I combine the traditional services of a Realtor® with the ability to help you understand the various elements that make a home more sustainable.
Here are a few of my favorite sites. Click here for a complete list. And please let me know if you have a link to share!
Boston Building Materials Co-op and Resource Center—mostly recycled building materials
www.bbmc.com
Mass Save—offers home energy audits and energy efficiency rebates for homes and businesses in Massachusetts
www.masssave.com
Carbon Footprint Calculations www.earthlab.com and www.carbonfund.org
Earth911—Local recycling options
www.earth911.org
Greener Choices—Products for a better planet www.greenerchoices.org
Residential remodeling program created by ASID and USGBC
www.regreenprogram.org
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With April 15 fast approaching, taxpayers are gathering receipts and official forms and filling out tax returns (or else there’s some serious procrastination going on). We want to remind homeowners that a myriad of tax breaks exist if you own a home–so don’t forget to take your rightful deductions!
How much could you save in property taxes with the residential exemption?
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of women all over the world. But because we’re Liz & Ellie Local, we are highlighting the incredible life of Cambridge’s first Black school principal, Maria Baldwin. Our very own Liz Lyster sits on the Cambridge Historical Commission, and she shared with us that Maria Baldwin’s home on 194-196 Prospect Street was approved as Cambridge’s 43rd designated landmark during their recent meeting. This means that the publicly-visible exterior of the home is protected from alterations, and the home will be preserved as an important part of Cambridge’s history. It also means that people need to know what Maria Baldwin accomplished that drove this landmark designation. Her story does not disappoint.
With their complementary communication styles, responsiveness, competence, and ability to truly listen, Ellie and Liz enable their clients to feel at ease throughout any real estate transaction. They would welcome the opportunity to be your next real estate advisors.
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