Comments on: Results of a Green Housing Study Conducted by Rent.com

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:30:32 +0000

The misconception of going green costing to much is alive and well here in Canada. When I question property investors and property manager within my area about cost of going green, most individuals stat that it is not feasible to go green, as they have to build a new building, get solar panels and then pay for LEED certification. Nobody every thinks about just adding a gardening plot.

By: Edwin Brown

Edwin Brown — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:58:47 +0000

Did that report distinguish between high end and low end rentals. I understand the example you use here in this post, but I wonder what the effect would be in an $800/month market.

By: Jim Simcoe

Jim Simcoe — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:08:05 +0000

You are so right, Lauren. At our last house we created a garden in half a day out of wood fencing and some 2×4′s. Simple set-up and it became the talking point of so many of our outdoor parties, etc. Huge value at a very low cost.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:04:35 +0000

Far cheaper than installing new appliances would be affording your tenants access to even a tiny gardening plot. Throw a few 2X4s and some dirt on an unused (and sunny) section of grass – golden! In my recent house hunting search (entry level), I didn’t see a single listing boasting even basic, cheap green features like this. They really don’t need to cost anything, but would really set a property apart.

By: Results of Rent.com Green Living Report | Simcoe Consulting

Results of Rent.com Green Living Report | Simcoe Consulting — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:55:44 +0000

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