Montreal Real Estate Blog:  One Good Earth

 

 

My Montreal real estate blog which I call “One Good Earth” was created in honor of mother earth, this glorious earth which so generously and unconditionally nourishes and sustains us on this planet. When I think about the earth, I can’t help but reflect upon the beauty inherent in nature’s design. Nature’s bounty and abundance is evident everywhere we look…..

There’s so much wisdom and knowledge in the perfection of natural systems of which we still have little understanding……All I do know is that the time has come for us to rethink our relationship with nature and our place within the scheme of things. Modern civilization has progressed to the point where our constant expansion is having dire consequences on the planet’s ecosystems. Everything exists in relationship to the other and with the extinction of many species, we don’t yet understand that which we are breaking.

Real Estate makes up a huge portion of the built environment all across the world and sustainability is being discussed from countries to corporations to inspired individuals taking action to implement more sustainable choices. While this is all positive there seems to be this disconnect between our cityscape and the sense of nature that exists all around us. We’ve built our cities on an infrastructural base of concrete and asphalt, both of which are the worst materials in terms of their heat effect.  How insane will the weather disruptions have to get before change is forced upon us. Can we be more proactive in our choices, finding solutions to some of the most plaguing problems on the planet like waste, energy efficiency and food production, conservation, etc….

My intention with this blog is to feature ideas, discussions and thoughts around companies, concepts and people that are attempting to tackle these issues. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed sharing this with you.

To quote Albert Einstein on insanity, “To keep doing the same thing and expecting a different result is a form of insanity.” So if we’re not happy with the status quo of our planet and climate, it’s time to take action and figure out some solutions.

For more info, read my article on The Six Criteria Upon Which to Measure Your Green Home

For more info on sustainable building, read The Healthy Building Movement

 

 

Montreal Real Estate Blog One Good Earth

 

 

 

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Montreal's Crown Jewel: A Comprehensive Guide to the Golden Square Mile   Montreal's crown jewel: A comprehensive guide to the Golden Square Mile hgihlights the history, the sights to see, some of the top rated restaurants, real estate, and above all, what makes this Montreal neighborhood so unique and special.   Introduction   The Golden Square Mile is situated at the base of Mount Royal in the heart of downtown Montreal. It is a historic and vibrant neighborhood teeming with grand architecture, elegant streets, lush green spaces, and a rich history. Known for its luxurious mansions, world-class shopping, and gourmet restaurants, the Golden Square Mile is...

The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Update 2023   The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Update 2023 - the latest stats for February 2023 for the Montreal GMA     [pdf-embedder url="https://www.realestatemontreal.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stats-202302-en.pdf"]   Main summary and takeaways via Centris: The Montreal CMA continued to post record declines in sales in February, but no longer differs from the rest of the Province in this regard. The accumulation of unsold properties on the market caused active listings and selling times to jump, but levels remain well below historical averages. Median prices are down from the same period last year, but up from January 2023.   "“Despite an all-time low number of...

Photo by https://deepai.org/   A List of Resources For Those Interested In Climate Change A list of resources for those interested in climate change was recently posted and shared on Linkedin by Brendan Wallace from Fifth Wall. It's the most comprehensive and awesome list of resources for those who are interested in or wish to work on climate change. From job boards, to climate groups,  education, communites and tech, this has it all.   Another great post by Ahmed Fathy on Linkedin offering many resources from the United Nations on sustainability. He has requested this be shared to whomever is interested. I hope you find these...

@photo by Dall-E-2 Exploring the Potential of Blockchain and AI in Real Estate Exploring the potential of blockchain and AI in real estate, two of the most powerful technologies that will transform  the real estate industry in the not so distant future.  Blockchain technology, which is the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. This technology allows for secure and transparent record-keeping, and it has the potential to be used for a wide range of real estate applications. One of the most significant ways that blockchain technology could impact the real estate industry...