CULTURE BUZZ: A program that offers homebuilders the opportunity to build “green homes” according to a certain standard of environmental performance. Real estate is for grown-ups, but for those considering new homes, building green is less cost-prohibitive than you think, and banks are even offering “green mortgages.” Time to start figuring out what an adjustable rate loan is.

The Best Links:

1. Built Green’s Official Website
2. “Want a green house? Prepare for confusion”
3. Green Suburban Housing and How to Keep it Interesting
4. Built Green Remodeling Is a Hot Trend, Resulting in Higher Profit Margins for Homebuilders
5. “Built Green” Options for Those Interested in Seattle Real Estate
6. Green Built Techniques Important for Those Considering a Remodel of Their Home
7. A Homeless Shelter in Oakland, California Is Built Green
8. Green Remodeling Is Increasingly Popular in Seattle Suburbs
9. Earth Advantage Will “Green Certify” Your Home