Eco-friendly homes come in different types, sizes, and price tags, from a green-minded prefab that can cost less than $150,000 to an eco-urban condo for $690,000 or more. The big difference is in resale value: Eco-friendly homes fetch higher prices compared with conventionally built homes.

Spending less money on utility bills doesn’t mean you need to rush out and purchase a whole new suite of Energy Star appliances. With occasional light maintenance and good habits, you can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your large kitchen appliances — up to about $120 annually — without sacrificing convenience.

Your tiny yard may technically be a bit small and might accommodate a half-sized grill? Or if your patio is just big enough for you, a lounge chair, and a book? Your tiny space is actually your chance to really get creative!

If you’ve ever thought about buying a home strictly for use as a rental property, this may be a good time to start. In all likelihood, it will be a sound investment for your future. However, there are some factors to consider…

Come join your Top Houston Heights Realtor in an open house event Sunday April 29th, 2018 from 11am-1pm. Location 824 Fisher St. Houston Texas 77018. This property won’t last on the market long, so now is your chance to view this great home for sale in Oak Grove by Garden Oaks and Oak Forest.

Discovery Green continues its Spring 2018 Season with Earth Day Houston on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 12 to 6 p.m. Presented in partnership with the Citizens’ Environmental Coalition and sponsored by Green Mountain Energy, Discovery Green’s citywide Earth Day celebration is designed to educate, inspire and encourage action. The event features displays, exhibits and booths on topics ranging from alternative energy to recycling methods, plus a foodie farmers market, kids activities and more.

Woodland Heights will once again welcome visitors into some of its most charming historic homes during its “Fresh Traditions” biannual home tour March 24-25, from noon to 6 p.m. This year, tour goers can view a total of eight original homes ranging in size and style. The expanded list showcases three “teardown turnaround” homes once considered unsalvageable.