Green homes are becoming more and more inquisitive to the buyer. Requests from home buyers inquiring about "green" homes have escalated tremendously over the past 5 years. With the recent passing by the government for an eco-friendly environment, more and more buyers and sellers are being more conscientious with regards to the environment.

Buying a green home or converting a home to green has always been somewhat costly. However, several builders, utility companies and legislation are more aggressive in offering tax incentives to the buyer and seller. This can be especially enticing to the buyer. Here are some energy-efficient ideas to look for in a home or things you can do once you move into a home.

Although it is not absolute that a green home costs more than a normal one, the energy-efficient savings can be considerable especially over time. Many builders are building with "tinted" dual-pane windows, sealing homes better on exterior walls and using more insulation in the areas exposed to the heat and cold.

I feel a bit like a band wagon jumper writing about the "green revolution" that we have heard so much about over the past few years but understand little about what's really going on with our environment. One major observation that I have had is that "Green" is big business!

From my order of organic fair trade coffee in the morning, to my home baked organic bread, I must admit that I try and go green whenever I can. But what for? I have come to the realization that I try and be "green" just because I can. I mean, why choose to pollute when I can prevent my immediate surroundings from being polluted? Why eat chemically altered food, when I have the choice to do otherwise? Why waste money in my business by throwing out scrap paper when I have the choice to write on the other side of the scrap? The point that I am trying to illustrate is that I choose to be "green" because it's what I "want" to do, not because I expect profits from my customers by being this way.

Where exactly am I going with this? Hang in there.

I own a mortgage brokerage and financial coaching business. We help clients sort through all of the mental "garbage" & obstacles banks will put clients through, get better mortgage deals and options, and try our very best to provide an exceptional level of customer service that our competitors cannot achieve. I tend to really notice all of the "little things that make a BIG difference" when it comes to being a better business each day. I also notice what the banks and other mortgage brokers advertise out to the marketplace.