Buy or Sell Green and Energy Efficient Homes in Pittsburgh | Christa Ross, RE/MAX Real Estate Agent, REALTOR

Looking for a green home?
Here are a few pointers to get you started...

Where you choose to live makes a difference

Choosing a more sustainable lifestyle also means finding a great green community, luckily Pittsburgh has a bunch of them. Walkable, centrally-located neighborhoods reduce the time you'll need to spend in your car and make alternative transportation an easy choice. Communities that have lots of green space, walking trails and trees are more enjoyable to live in, and better for our planet. Start finding your place by checking out the neighborhood pages for my top picks, go to walkscore.com to find walking communities or use this cool green relocation tool to find the best location based on your commute. Still not sure? I can help. Give me a call and let's chat.

Older Homes can be green too!

You want to buy a greener, more efficient, healthier home but you like the quality and character of an older home. You can get the best of both worlds. Buying an older home is like recycling on a grand scale and a few energy upgrades can make any home cozy and cost effective. So go ahead and find a beautiful older home and use tools like an Energy Improvement Mortgage, FHA 203K or Keystone Help loan to help you fund those upgrades. Want more info? I can help.

New homes, new options for living healthy.

Looking for a new home that will save you money and be healthier for your family and wallet? There are options springing up all over. From ENERGY STAR Qualified homes to homes that have improved indoor air quality, sustainable materials and low, or even ZERO, utility costs, there are options in a variety of location and price ranges.

Alas, finding a green home is not as easy as just searching online.

The systems are not in place to make that easy at this time (although I have been working on getting our MLS to add green search features).

If you want to buy a green or energy-efficient home in Pittsburgh call me at 724-309-1758 or email christa@greenhomespgh.com and let's talk about your wish list and the options available.

Christa Ross
RE/MAX Select Realty
Serving the Pittsburgh, PA Area
REALTOR® and Green Specialist

Office 724-933-6300 x214
Direct 724-779-1437
Fax 724-776-5579
christa@greenhomespgh.com

I have lots of fun helping my clients move in or move on, but I also know it's a huge responsibility to be entrusted with your biggest investment, and I take it seriously.

As a full-time RE/MAX agent I use my experience to put a creative mix of marketing ideas to work for my clients. Then I combine that with good, simple customer service - like returning phone calls quickly, paying attention to details, keeping my promises and being worthy of your trust. I look forward to working together.