Benicia Greening what do those words mean? I am going on record that "Green' is the future of Benicia Real Estate.  I do not mean painting your home green or that the hills surrounding our lovely city are green in the spring.  I am speaking about being aware of how we use energy, how we can be environmentally sensitive of our city today and protect the clean air we all like to breathe.  No I am not a tree hugger. I realize it is baby steps for most people.

As a local Benicia Realtor my focus has been getting the job done.  However there is another side that gently nudges me every day.  How can I bring value to my clients beyond just selling their homes or finding the right home for our buyers.  Last year I completed two intensive courses sponsored by the National Association of Realtors to receive my designation of GREEN. 

GREEN does fascinate me.  It is the baby steps that count.  It is not about spending a ton of money.  It is about being aware.

So a tip for the day is: open the windows of your home at the same time, see where the breeze comes in naturally.  You may not be aware of the direction.  What a great and cheap way to get your home cooled off by just being aware of the wind direction.  And get some exercise by opening those windows.

Plant a tree so the leaves shade your home on the west side in the summer, and provide sunlight for warmth in the winter when the leaves have fallen.

Benicia Greening what do those words mean?  This weekend come visit our downtown for other special tips.  We are celebrating Benicia in Bloom