Western North Carolina Green Homes
The world celebrated its 40th Earth Day in April 2010, celebrating past environmental achievements as well as bringing focus to the future. On the local level, eco-friendly practices have fortunately become an important consideration in real estate development, and these days there are more requests for everything from sustainable design and building, to basic tips for green living. Today there are an increasing number of
Western North Carolina green homes that are coming onto the Brevard and
Lake Toxaway NC real estate markets, as well as being designed by our local builders.
The advantages of green living in
Western North Carolina are two-fold. Reducing your carbon footprint, adding features like solar power and using sustainable materials are indeed positive for the environment. But such improvements also temper energy consumption, reduce waste, as well as qualify homeowners for subsidies and tax credits which end result - save money! We can help you understand and implement "smart" green technologies such as passive solar design, solar water heating, and energy efficient appliances, all great resources towards building your dream home. In an area like Western North Carolina, where pristine natural surroundings are one of the most indelible features of this way of life, it only makes sense for homeowners to do their part to protect and preserve this land for future generations.
Green Homes in Western North Carolina
Carrick Properties is a boutique real estate firm and certified EcoBroker® that specializes in a green approach to real estate investment and development. Like most things in life, the best way to fully understand something is to intimately know from personal experience. Mike Carrick applies this knowledge first-hand, from his solar-powered offices, to his off-the-grid solar-powered home in Lake Toxaway. From designing and building energy efficient and highly functional houses, to advising developers and buyers how to identify a green building and maintain a green lifestyle, the firm is your best source for
Western North Carolina green homes.
For more information about sustainable design, using solar power, information on state and federal tax credits and any other questions regarding Western North Carolina green homes,
Lake Toxaway NC homes and more, contact Carrick Properties today.
