Tucson Energy Efficient Homes

In today's real estate market, consumers increasingly see the connection between a high energy efficiency home, environmentally friendly design, and quality of life. Buildings in the United States account for nearly 40% of the total U.S. energy consumption and roughly 12% of water usage (U.S. Green Building Council, September 2007). Tucson green homes bridge this connection between consumption and resource use by lowering utility costs and providing higher environmental indoor air quality.

Not all new home builders are building high performance homes of the future. Many continue to build homes to the old design that leak precious interior environmentally conditioned air and energy dollars. As new home buyers contemplate the design of their home they should consider whether to invest in an energy efficient "Home of the Future" or continue down the old path and purchase a home design of the past.

Tucson Energy Efficient Homes goal is to assist home buyers in moving beyond the traditional home design and into the expanding market of healthy high energy efficient green homes of the future. Our knowledge of the local market, and an understanding of the desires of the environmentally conscious home buyer, sets us apart from others in the industry. This website is designed to promote and present energy efficient and environmental information for the concerned green home consumer.

Sustainable green homes utilize a systems approach to saving energy and improving indoor air quality. The ideal green home has features of proper southern orientation, good structural design, the use of recycled building materials and other green energy efficient technologies. The green home produces a low carbon footprint while reducing energy consumption and enhancing its environmental health for the occupants. If you have an interest in energy efficient communities, just get in touch and we'll be happy to show you around.

Why Use a Certified EcoBroker® ?

EcoBrokers® are real estate professionals who care about the environment and want to promote energy-efficient green features in residential homes and commercial buildings. The EcoBroker® logo symbolizes the use of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry.

Tierra Antigua Realty Green REALTORS® and Certified EcoBrokers® are meeting the current buyer and seller demand for real estate professionals with an understanding of the issues that drive today's market decisions. You can gain a greater understanding about Tucson green homes with high energy efficiency and improved environmental indoor air quality by visiting the Green Homes area of this site.

Buyers purchasing a builder new construction home will receive closing cost assistance from Tucson Energy Efficient Homes at close of escrow. All Tucson new home buyers should have professional REALTOR® assistance when purchasing any home including a high efficiency Energy Star® rated solar home.

Tucson Green Communities

Civano

Tucson currently has several communities dedicated to building high energy efficient solar homes in sustainable neighborhoods. Civano, on the southeast side of Tucson is the first nationally recognized sustainable green housing community. The newest subdivision by Pepper Viner Homes, North Ridge, has homes ranging from 1600 to 2600 square feet. Doucette Homes has two subdivisions at the Orchards and Presidio. These homes display colorful contemporary presidio architecture and are built in a unique cluster home design with easy access to shopping, recreation, and the community center. Both of the Doucette subdivisions are built to the Tucson Electric Power Energy Program standards. If you have an interest in the Civano community, just contact us and we'll be happy to show you around.

Armory Park del Sol

Just south of downtown Tucson is the historic community of Armory Park. Nearby is the subdivision of Armory Park del Sol, a nationally recognized model for green building practices, with solar homes built by John Wesley Miller Companies. Tucson Armory Park del Sol homes take their architectural inspiration from the surrounding designated historic neighborhood of Armory Park. If you have an interest in the Armory Park del Sol community, just contact us and we'll be happy to provide more information.

Three Canyons

Driving 50 miles south of Tucson, just outside the small rural community of Patagonia, you will find Arizona's newest sustainable green community of Three Canyons. Three Canyons design presents a new paradigm for green residential communities. By developing only 198 home sites on 1,760 acres, Conservation Properties has dedicated 95 percent of the land to open space, and most of it is permanently protected. If you have an interest in the Three Canyons community, just get in touch for more information.

Tucson Cohousing

Tucson cohousing communities bring together the advantages of an energy efficient sustainable private home with the benefits of shared common living facilities which promote interacting with neighbors. Cohousing residents are committed to living in a small close community. There are three energy efficient rated communities in Tucson. Milagro cohousing community is located in the Tucson Mountain foothills on the west side, and Sonora and Stone Curves are in the north central part of town.

With Arizona's over 300 days of sunshine, pristine outdoors, and abundant wildlife the new energy efficient community is designed to coexist with the environment not master it. If you have an interest in any of Arizona's communities, just contact us and we'll be happy to provide you with information or show you around.

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Many new home buyers don't realize when they walk into the office of a new home subdivision, the representative they speak with works solely for the builder. That representative has a responsibility to negotiate the best possible deal for their client, the builder. learn more !

Tucson Energy Efficient Homes assists new home buyers or resale home buyers, with their green energy efficient home purchase, anywhere in the Tucson metropolitan area including Marana, Oro Valley, and Vail.

As a Tucson home buyer representative, Tucson Energy Efficient Homes will assist you in your new energy efficient home purchase with absolutely no cost to you. In fact we will return $1000 dollars of our commission back to new construction home buyers for closing cost assistance. Tucson Energy Efficient Homes encourages you to have professional real estate assistance in your most important financial endeavor. Get in touch with us now for your personal representation !
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