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Archive for the ‘Environmental Issues’ Category:

Going Green Helps Save Earth and Household Budgets

By Lisa M Loeffler on September 16th, 2010
Taking steps to minimize your energy use is not only good for the Earth, but for homeowners as well. While being altruistic and helping a cause generally means giving—not getting—back, going green provides noticeable benefits to everyone. Here, Mike Vazeii, Director or Marketing, American Home Shield discusses why going green is in fact a good ... [Continue Reading]

Do You Understand Why ‘Green’ Is Important?

By Lisa M Loeffler on August 12th, 2010
“Green building.” What began as a buzzword a few years ago has transformed today’s real estate industry. This month, we talk with Al Medina, director of NAR’s Green Designation, a groundbreaking educational program that provides vital training, support and information to professionals who are looking to advance their businesses and raise awareness of the environmental ... [Continue Reading]

Don’t miss today’s Total Solar Eclipse!

By Tracey on August 1st, 2008
Today’s total solar eclipse (appx 7am Eastern/10am Pacific) is going to be broadcast live online from China, courtesy of the folks at NASA. ... [Continue Reading]

“…nobody walks in L.A.”

By LosAngelesRealEstateTalk.com on March 14th, 2008
Missing Persons may need to change some lyrics after Google Transit settles into Los Angeles. Apparently, Google is making it easier for people to get around using public transportation. Currently, navigating between the different systems can seem very daunting. Unfortunately, I don’t think this will encourage new public transit patrons, but it should help those ... [Continue Reading]

LA’s going GREEN…or at least trying to.

By LosAngelesRealEstateTalk.com on March 11th, 2008
Ok, it’s not the perfect “fix”, but at least there is a noticeable effort. The City of Los Angeles has committed to using only post-consumer recycled copy paper! Some kinks need to be worked out…such as having paper sent to China for recycling (HELLO!…send it to Washington State), and do they have to use the ... [Continue Reading]