Builder: David Weekley Homes
Community: 12 Oaks
Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina
Price: From $252,605

Plan Name: The Geovanni
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Garage(s): 2
Square feet: 2,302

Home highlights: Gorgeous 3 bedroom home, large family room & separate dining room, gourmet kitchen with center island, stainless steel appliances, cascading cabinets & breakfast room.

Home/floor plan description: The Geovanni is a gorgeous 3 bedroom home, featuring a large family room & separate dining room. Gourmet kitchen with center island, stainless steel appliances, cascading cabinets & breakfast room. The new home has a private master suite with dual vanities, tiled garden tub and separate shower and walk-in closet.

Community description: 12 Oaks is an exclusive golf course community in Holly Springs. In the community homebuyers will find luxurious single family homes on picturesque homesites. Residents will enjoy Nicklaus Design Golf Course, Casual Dining at The Oaks Café, Fitness Center, Resort-style Pool, Lighted Tennis Courts and various other recreational opportunities.

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Sales office:
Address: 15401 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513
Phone #: (919) 659-1500

See Also: Green Homebuilders & Green Homes for Sale

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*Pricing and availability is subject to change at anytime without notice. Please contact a David Weekley Homes sales associate for the most up-to-date information about David Weekley Homes, their new homes for sale and their communities.

Builder: Elliott Homes
Community: The Estate Series at Riverwalk
Location: Laveen, Arizona
Price: From $164,950

Plan Name: The Palomino
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Garage(s): 3
Square feet: 1,780

Home highlights: single story home, energy-efficient, attractive designs, charming front porch leads to a spacious foyer overlooking the great room and backyard.

Home/floor plan description: The Palomino features a large master suite with walk-in closet. The home has 3 bedrooms, oversized great room, 2 baths, 3 car garages and optional covered patio, kitchen island, den/work area and much more.

Community description: The Estate Series at Riverwalk offers amazing single story, Ranch-style homes built on oversized wide lots. The community provides homes that can save home owners up to 60% of their utility costs when compared to homes “built to code”.

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Sales office:
Address: 5519 West Kowalsky Lane Laveen, AZ 85339
Phone #: 602-237-2603
E-mail: d.anglin@elliotthomes.com

See Also: Green Homebuilders & Green Homes for Sale

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Most green homes require less maintenance and will have lower operating costs than conventional homes. Sometimes the initial cost to build will be higher, but the savings received over the years will more than pay for the added expenses.

Building a green home should begin with the correct lot purchase. Green homes reduce the impact on the environment and nature features, such as trees and other vegetation must be considered. This will provide value to the homeowner and the community.

Selecting the right building materials for a green home will reduce the time and money needed for maintenance. It will also allow for less waste of materials during construction.

One of the most important aspects of a green home is efficient energy use. Energy Star appliances, insulation, and building materials are at least fifteen percent more efficient than those without this important designation. Energy star heating and cooling systems can improve the overall comfort of the home, while also reducing the maintenance involved with other systems. Energy efficient windows in your green home can not only lower heating and cooling costs, but will block the ultraviolet sunlight that can cause carpets and other home furnishings to discolor.

Lighting fixtures, appliances, and compact fluorescent bulbs will greatly reduce the energy costs to the owner of a green home. Using less energy will result in greater environmental benefits as well.

Water efficiency is also of great concern to green home owners. Downspout collection points and rain gardens are an excellent way to conserve water, while adding to the value and appearance of your green home.

When contemplating a green home purchase, or custom building a new green home, it is important to research and understand the concepts involved and the materials needed. By conserving energy through the use of a green home, you are ensuring a better world for all to live.