As most real estate or energy experts would agree, green is no longer a trend among “tree huggers.” Not just about saving the Earth, it’s also about saving energy and money.

After paying $4 per gallon of gasoline over the summer and then going weeks without electricity after Hurricane Ike, many Houstonians are realizing the value of the energy they use every day.

Priscilla H. Ennis, RE/MAX agent in the Clear Lake area, says her buyers are looking for energy-efficient features that save money on utility bills, updated kitchens and baths.

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