By: Helen McBrady-Schlelsinger and Lisa Vomero Inouye

Will Water Dictate Real Estate?

Tapping into the World’s Most Precious Resource



Real estate professionals and homeowners are aware of the threatening issues of global warming and energy; however, their focus is now changing to WATER! Ms. McBrady-Schlelsinger has lectured for years on conserving this “blue gold; however,” the audiences didn’t think it an “issue.” UNTIL NOW!



California’s 37.5 million population taxes water supplies, with ¾ of the population living in the dry area from Ventura County South to San Diego and the U.S. border. Did you know, estimates show that in 10 years, 35 more states will be struggling with water shortages? Fittingly, increasing demands and freshwater scarcity are giving rise to smart, sustainable real estate renovation strategies focused on water. In San Diego, one year of water used for landscaping equals a year of rainfall for the entire state of Oregon! For thousands of years we’ve always had the same amount of rainfall, only today we have millions more people using it.



Sustainable professionals understand that the lack of water in any community could stop economic growth because we need water for virtually everything we do. We can live without energy, but not without water. Who would buy property where there is no water available?

The great news today is that “Green” has now become “mainstream.” Today’s buyer cares about intelligent sustainability. They want to know where to acquire the guidance and tools to conserve water. The answer is: it starts with YOU!



YOU lead the way by committing to a sustainable approach that includes water-friendly features−one project at a time. Adding functional, easy-to-install, water-saving products to a property allows both the education of each individual home owner as well as the public in general. It’s not just about lowering your water bill, it’s about creating a future that people can tap into−literally!



We can’t maintain our present wasteful ways. Installing useful products that conserve water changes people’s consciousness. Residential and commercial properties never had the challenge of needing an emergency water conservation plan to ensure enough water for future use and the generations coming after us. Therefore, it is imperative to embrace cost-effective ways to achieve making properties sustainable as well as to have an emergency water supply plan.



WHAT CAN YOU DO TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Some of the latest “new” and “old world” water conservation products currently available include: rain harvesters, cisterns, rain tarps, sink basins, waterless urinals, recirculating pumps, shower pails, cabinet composter, and shower timers. Being educated in water conservation products will help ensure that we can all survive any drought!



For more information on water conservation as well as joining the Green Coalition of San Diego please contact: Helen McBrady-Schlesinger, Water Conservation and Rain Harvesting Specialist, S.M.A.R.T. BUILDING PRODUCTS, via the web at: www.smartbuildingproducts.net. For information or San Diego Real Estate, kindly contact ZBEST TEAM @ SanDiegoHomeGallery.com. MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY!