What is an EcoBroker®?

Log Homes – An Eco Housing Choice

By Rob Madden, on April 16th, 2012

Log homes can be a viable and greener choice than some options in today's market.

Log homes are commonly associated with “The American Dream” because of their reputation of high quality and value and their classic outdoors look and feel. Log homes have been built in the U.S. for centuries, but saw a rapid [...]

Low VOC Paint

By Rob Madden, on February 2nd, 2012

There are many options when choosing a "greener" paint for home owners that help to promote better indoor air quality in the home.

Because low- or no-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints have a lower odor and less impact on air quality than higher VOC-content paints, they are excellent for use in buildings where it [...]

Green Home Certifications

By Rob Madden, on January 11th, 2012

Certified green homes are designed to save money, increase efficiency, and promote a healthy home.

Over the last decade, home buyers have seen a proliferation of green home certifications that provide them with a variety of green choices when buying a home. Most green home certifications are national programs though many cities and regions [...]