There are two ways—and only two ways—to balance a budget: increase revenue or decrease spending. Whether you’re the treasurer of a co-op board or the President of the United States, those are the only two levers at your disposal. Ene…
Green truly is the new black in New York City. As more and more co-ops, condos and HOAs look to save money as expenses rise, more and more boards, shareholders and unit owners are exploring ways to incorporate “greening” into their buil…
The concept of 'greening' has become so firmly entrenched in our national discourse over the last few years, it's hard to imagine a time when recycling, clean energy, and reducing our carbon footprint were novel ideas with just a few v…
Real estate professionals, developers and builders are all reporting the same thing: today’s homebuyers who are looking for maximum value are asking for more than granite countertops and hardwood floors—they want energy savings and green …
It seems that nearly everything is going “green” these days. Whether it’s the special green issue of a popular consumer magazine, an advertisement for a fuel-efficient hybrid car or a push toward environmentally friendly building materi…