Elle and Rob talk about the benefits of owning a new [green] home, and explain the significance of HERS–the Home Energy Rating System and Santa Fe’s green building code.

Rob discusses the testing and inspection process new homes undergo to determine a home’s efficiencies, including insulation, windows, energy-efficient appliances and equipment, lighting, water use (WERS–Water Energy Rating System), and more.

Please email your home building and real estate questions and comments to: elle.seybold@sfprops.com

Elle Seybold is a Realtor with Santa Fe Properties and Rob Gibbs is the home builder and owner of Arete Homes of Santa Fe.

For questions and info, call: 505-675-0424 or 505-982.4466