Green Home Buying – w Kari Klaus, Viva Green Homes

Whether you're looking to rent or buy a home, apartment, condo, or townhouse, historically you've had to ask a lot of questions to find out about the home's energy efficiency and carbon footprint. Meet Kari Klaus of Viva Green Homes, a new home listing service that is changing that. Listen to Green Connections host Joan Michelson's engaging conversation with Kari about how to buy or rent a "green" home no matter where you're located, what to look for, and pitfalls. You'll learn about: "Green-washing" – or exaggerated claims in listings How their rating system works Tips for buying or renting a green home/apartment And more!   Tell us what you heard on Twitter @joanmichelson, on our Facebook page – and like the page! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to Green Connections Radio on iTunes, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, or Stitcher, and subscribe to our newsletter for more up-to-date information on innovation, energy, green and careers at http://www.greenconnectionsradio.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices