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Buying a foreclosure home can be an opportunity to go GREEN. HOW?

Well first, buying an existing home instead of building a new one will decrease the demand on material like trees and other natural products that it takes to build a new home.

Secondly, because most foreclosures are in need of repairs, choosing green-friendly materials and products during remodeling can definitely turn it into a greener home than it was before.

Why turn green? Here are some benefits in converting you’re foreclosure home into a green home:

Cool off with tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements

DALLAS – If summer’s heat has you thinking of ways to help keep your cool, it’s good to know that last year’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act still provides tax incentives for qualifying home improvements.

Energy Efficiency Wizard Tip of the Week-getenergyactive.org