WORCESTER: Spectacular home

with open fl oor plan off ers an impres-

sively outfi tted cabinet-packed Kitch-

en, hardwoods, central air, windowed

fi nished lower level, 2-car garage,

private rear wooded lot, oversized

deck. Superbly maintained home in

well established neighborhood. Great

commuter location! $325,000

NORTHBORO: Westbrook Village

Condominiums… A Brendon

Homes Community. Great commut-

er location. Quality features thru-

out, maple & granite Kitchen w/SS

appliances, gas fi replace, recessed

lighting, Family Room in fi nished

lower level. Immediate Occupancy.

Priced from $299,900

NORTHBORO: Beautiful Home…

You Must See It!!! Hardwoods, ca-

thedral ceilings, skylights, 2-story

LivRm, DinRm, FamRm, Screened

Porch, 1st flr Master, Loft, Bonus-

Rm, open & spacious SS Kitchen w/

Island & Breakfast Room. Multiple

Decks, Professionally Landscaped.

$575,000

NORTHBORO: Westbrook Village

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Interest in the environ-ment and green building

has moved beyond installing energy effi cient appliances and swapping out incandes-

cent light bulbs for compact fl uorescents. With luxury condos

touti ng eco-friendly features like rain water recycling and constructi on companies in-corporati ng energy saving features into new homes, it’s no wonder real estate professionals say more and more potenti al home buyers are asking about “green homes.”

With demand for environmentally friendly homes blossoming across the country, one way to make a home stand out in a stalled real estate market is to retro-fi t it to green standards. Below are some helpful ti ps on how to make your home sustainable, energy- and cost-effi cient now, to appeal to eco-conscious homebuyers later.

Replace hardwood fl oors with renewable materi-als. While hardwood has been the fl ooring of choice for the past several years, bamboo fl oors are much

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NORTHBORO - Fantastic updtd 1-level living w/ Master suite & 14 x16 Sunrm/family addi-tion. Beautiful hrdwds & crown molding. Updated oak kit w/gas cooking. 1st flr laudry rm. 3-Lrg BR. Beautiful tiled baths w/new vanities, Bubble Jet whirlpool & shower. Fin. LL game rm & sep. ofc Newer 5 zone Burnham furnace & central air! 14x32 1 car garage & carport. 40x30 Metal work garage great for in-home business! $359,900

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www.karenscopetski.com

NORTHBORO - Gracious & inviting contemporary split in desirable nghbrhd! New granite in kit, new faucets , refinished oak hrdwd flrs just done! New int. paint! Vaulted foyer/LR/DR Ceiling w/ Slider to deck that expands the back of the house. Formal LR & DR w/lrg picture wndws. Hrdwds on Main level. New tiled main bath. Master w/full bath. LL FR w/FP & ofc. Updtd roof & furnace. Central air. $339,900

NORTHBORO - Striking Knoll Setting w/ stunning views abuts conservation land on end of cul-de-sac! Builders grand home has every amenity imaginable, 2-story foyer , custom mold-ings, 2nd stairway, elegant kit w/Cherry cabinets, granite, SS, island, walk in pantry. Cathe-dral beamed FR w/bluestone FP. 3rd flr BR. Gleaming hrdwd flrs, huge fin walkout LL w/bar, game rm. Overszd 3 car gar w/ heated ski tuning closet. 4 zone HydroAir. $899,900

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more eco-friendly because bamboo grows quickly and can be easily replaced. In the kitchen, linoleum fl oors, made from solidifi ed linseed oil, wood fl our or cork dust over a burlap or canvas backing, is very eco-friendly compared to modern fl oor coverings made from polyvinyl chloride.

Don’t fl ush away your money. Consider replac-ing existi ng commodes with low-fl ow toilets which use approximately 20 percent less water per fl ush, or dual-fl ush toilets with two butt ons to give home owners the choice of fl ushing with a half- or full tank.

A ray of light. In many neighborhoods, owning a home on the north side of the street has always been more desirable than ones on the south side. South-fac-ing windows provide more natural daylight, making a home more bright and cheery. More importantly, nat-ural daylight helps keep indoor climate comfortable during the winter months, allowing a homeowner to lower the thermostat. Alternati vely, drawing shades during key daylight hours during the summer can help cut down on air conditi oning needs.

Green gardening. Sustainable landscaping is be-

coming all the rage to eco-conscious home owners. Planti ng nati ve plants, vegetati on and shade trees strategically around a home will keep it cool during the summer and block cold winds during the winter. Nati ve vegetati on thrives in its preferred environment and won’t require excess water. In additi on, concrete driveways and pati os can be replaced with permeable paving materials, allowing water to pass through to the ground, in turn reducing runoff that erodes soil and causes fl ooding of sewer systems.

Switch to green power. The use of renewable energy in a home, such as solar, wind, water or geothermal, greatly helps reduce polluti on. However, installing so-lar panels or wind generators can be enormously ex-pensive. Today, many uti lity companies in the U.S. are off ering home owners an opti on to purchase a form of renewable energy that does not cost much more than conventi onal energy. The government also off ers many fi nancial incenti ves to home owners who install renewable-energy systems.

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SOUTHBOROUGH RENTALAFFORDABLE HOUSING35 One and Two Bedroom Units

One Bed - $1,073Two Bed - $1,263(Rent does not include uti liti es)

Madison Place SouthboroughLocated at 0 Turnpike Road (off Rte 9 East),

this project off ers 35 aff ordable rentalone and two bedroom units to eligible tenants.

Two units are handicapped adaptable.

APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:www.mcohouseingservices.com

Max Household Income1 Person: $45,1002 Person: $51,550

3 Person: $58,0004 Person: $64,400

Pick Up: Southboro Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Offi ce, Public Library or Leasing Offi ce.Phone: (978) 456-8388Email: lott eryinfo@mcohousingservices.com

Applicati on Deadline April 11, 2013The lott ery will be held April 16, 2012 at 7pm

at the Southborough Public Library.

For Informati on and Applicati on:

Easy Access to Rt. 9 East Handicapped Adaptable