Mother Nature Network (MNN) recently ranked the top 10 greenest cities in America based on several key measurements. As I clicked through the ranking slideshow, I hoped my city of Atlanta would appear somewhere in that list (sadly, that is not the case). This green ranking got me curious about current homes for sale, so I went window shopping on coldwellbanker.com to find some amazing green homes. Check these out!
Austin, Texas ranked No. 10 on MNN’s greenest cities list.
This craftsman style home is certified under the Environments for Living Program for optimum energy and meets Energy Star certification.
This new construction home has a hot water recirculating system, not to mention a huge kitchen.
Chicago, Ill. ranked No. 9 on the greenest cities in America list.
This Old Town neighborhood eco-friendly home even has a green roof over the garage.
No. 3 greenest city was Boston, Mass.
Twenty-five miles north of Boston in Boxford, Mass., you’ll find this eco-friendly home equipped with geo-thermal heating.
Albuquerque, N.M. isn’t on the list but this home was too amazing not to show and tell.
This custom certified EPA Energy Star Home by renowned green builder Durano has amazing views of the canyon.
Another Energy Star certified home located in Aiken, S.C. for your viewing pleasure.
This home with its tin roof and wrap-around porch has a contemporary yet old South feel.
Senior Manager, Public Relations & Giving for Coldwell Banker. Grew up in Sarasota and attended college at Western Carolina University. Athena wanted to wake up in that city that doesn’t sleep so headed to Madison Avenue to start her marketing career. She has been with this awesome brand for more than 15 years and can be found generating buzz about CB in every way possible. Athena helps to grow the brand’s position as the most storied real estate company within the industry and has led many high-profile endeavors; she was at the forefront of the brand’s pioneering smart home campaign, raised $6 million in two years to build 130 Habitat for Humanity homes, and led the Homes for Dogs program in partnership with Adopt-a-Pet.com that resulted in tens-of-thousands of dogs finding their furever home. She currently leads the CB Supports St. Jude program, which encourages the Coldwell Banker network’s 96,000+ real estate agents to make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for every real estate transaction they represent. In her spare time, you can find her either digging up a new area in her yard for another flower bed or planning her next travel adventure. She's the proud mom of three cats Jolene, Ziggy and Lucy.
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