Some exciting news for us all has just been issued today from the National Association of Realtors!

Much has been talked about in the last few years about going green as we have been discussing on this blog – particularly with Sedona being a beautiful location which all, including environmentalists are keen to preserve! Everyone these days is curious on how they can do their bit as part of the green revolution as well as information on national incentives to help you become more energy efficient.

Sedona naturally has been ahead of the pack for many years, however in this instance with a commercial building, the National Association of Realtors is leading the way!

The NAR office building on Capitol Hill (see picture above right) was the first newly constructed (in 2004), green certified building in the District of Columbia, demonstrating NAR’s commitment to environmentally sustainable real estate development. Not only is the building easy on the eye, it is certified for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and was awarded the Silver LEED rating by the U.S. Green Building Council when the building opened. NAR cleaned and developed an abandoned contaminated site as the home of its D.C. headquarters. 50% of the building’s energy comes from renewable resources, and 30% less water is used compared to other buildings of similar size.

In testifying today before a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, NAR reiterated the significance of its green building and reinforced its support for energy efficiency tax credits as currently there is a growing trend towards greener construction and green homes are in demand as consumers are watching their energy costs and wanting to care more for their environment. Buyers are also realizing that when it comes to selling their home if they have an energy efficient home with lower than average utility bills it may help them sell their home faster. – Homeowners in Sedona are naturally watchful of their water usage!

Realty Times poses the question: Arizona: Is Now THE Time to Invest in the Grand Canyon State? The answer seems to be a very firm – YES!

If you have decided that you would like to own a home in Sedona as a full time resident or part time then contact Claudia Ault and her team in downtown Sedona.

For a complimentary search of the Sedona MLS and access to all property currently on the market in Sedona AZ, visit www.claudiaault.com. For the best in Sedona Real Estate service and knowledge, contact Claudia Ault at 928-301-3016.

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