Helios Realty presents   2800 N. Lincoln A new level of GREEN living in the city. www.2800lincoln.com

A mixed-use residential building features nine unique homes designed to combine luxury finishes with a sustainable lifestyle complete with geothermal heating and cooling, solar, a green roof, and more. The homes at 2800 N Lincoln will be among the first truly sustainable, earth-friendly and energy-efficient residences in Lakeview and Lincoln Park. Substantial outdoor space will be augmented by luxury finishes and features that complement the sustainable construction approach without sacrificing brand name fixtures, finishes and amenities that homebuyers expect. Pre-construction pricing is now available on two-bedroom, two-bath luxury condominiums and three-bedroom, three-bath duplex penthouses. Contact me at 773-524-3111 for more details. Sales Center is now open at our office at 1408 W. Belmont. We have renderings of the project and samples of all the finishes. Please e-mail or call to make an appointment.

My name is Kirk Fox, the first certified Ecobroker Real Estate Agent in the Chicago area and a Realtor with Helios Real Living Realty in Lakeview. I am also a partner in Helios Green Realty; a green marketing and consulting group of Helios Real Living. Check out our new website at www.heliosgreenrealty.com You will find great information on where to buy a true green home in Chicago and find out about our great events like the monthly Green Room Sessions at Uncommon Ground.

As an Ecobroker, I can help you in your search for a green home with energy efficient features that will significantly reduce your monthly energy bill. These green homes and condos are simply better built than most of the properties in the Chicago area. These properties also feature improved indoor air quality and safer building materials that will create a healthier and more comfortable home environment. You should not have to spend much more for an energy efficient home and you will see a payback from reduced operating expenses based on the reduction in your energy bills and home maintenance.

Please explore the recommended links section and the resource center section of my website to find further information on energy efficient homes, energy efficient mortgages and sustainable design features. I can help you find the local builders and architects who specialize in building sustainable homes and the contractors who can renovate your home into a green home.

If you are buying a green home or condo or want to renovate your home green, Please contact me to find out about My Energy Loan. This loan features reduced interest rates and closing costs if you are buying, rehabbing or building a green home.

I have a new listing in Andersonville, beautiful rehabbed 3 BR unit walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Not green per se but top quality rehab, good walking neighborhood and extra insulation in the floor boards and the mechanical room, along with humidifier,etc. Please contact me for a showing. Link at http://www.realtor.com/search/listingdetail.aspx?zp=60660&mnp=30&mxp=29&bd=4&bth=4&typ=7&sid=d0682302c3b84807b7fc56841e5b6742&lid=1096325426&lsn=3&srcnt=9#Detail 

Being the owner of two dogs and having volunteered before at rescue shelters I understand the valuable work these rescue shelters perform to find great dogs a great home. I will donate 10 percent of any commissions to my client's animal shelter of choice.

Check out this fun website, www.walkscore.com. Type in your address and see how well your neighborhood scores. The more stores, restaurants, parks and libraries you can walk to along with good access to public transportation gives you a higher rating.

There are new green home developments coming to market soon in the Chicago area. There are many different styles and shades of green in these homes. I have seen listings on Craigs list that mention eco-green features but seem to only have bamboo floors, etc. Please contact me as I would be glad to help you discover what the real green attributes of these homes are, how energy efficient and what kind of materials are being used so that you truly know what you are buying.

We host a monthly Green Themed Music event the second Thursday of every month called The Green Room Sessions at Uncommon Ground in Wrigleyville. There are free organic appetizers, great live music and we also sell The Treetini, for everyone you buy we will plant a tree. More info at www.heliosgreenrealty.com or www.uncommonground.com