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Archive for February 18th, 2009

Resources for building a Green Home

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Are you considering building the home of your dreams this year?  The newest trend is to build green by using materials that are environmentally friendly, designing your space to use energy more efficiently, furnishing your home with Energy Star rated appliances, avoiding waste and using natural resources as much as possible.

There’s also the advantage of doing your bit to help the environment while cutting back on your own utility bills.

 Here are a few websites that offer help while you’re in the planning stages of building green: Read the rest of this entry »

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Trees make a neighborhood special

Did you know that if you’ve recently purchased a home that’s ten years or newer in Colorado Springs, you can get a free tree from the city?

For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com

 The City of Colorado Springs has a New Home Tree Certificate Program is a wonderful program where you can get a $100.00 tree certificate.

 Here’s some of the facts about the Tree Certificate Program

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