Create a foundation for well-being with a holistic approach to real estate

We all have a responsibility to care for our environment and to create healthy habitats for ourselves and future generations.

We must use our natural resources sustainably, build energy-efficient homes, and center our designs around the health of the occupants. 

We can no longer afford to ignore the harmful effects that inefficient homes and toxic building materials have on our health and our environment. 

But there is hope!

With intelligent planning, creativity, and a willingness to diverge from the status quo, you can create a fulfilling lifestyle that is resilient in the face of our changing environment. 

-Javier Garza

Serving environmentally-conscious home buyers, sellers and investors in Central Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Our Real Estate Services

Home Buying

I'll work with you to help you to find a home or property where you can make your ideal lifestyle a reality. We will:

  • Define your goals and ideal lifestyle
  • Find land for your agricultural venture (market garden, nursery, orchard, etc.)
  • Discover how to finance home energy efficiency upgrades
  • Find a home to make your natural building dreams come to life
  • Connect with local home contractors, designers, and service providers who understand your vision
  • Keep your finger on the pulse of the housing market

Home Selling

We will market your home so that potential buyers will see the value beyond numbers and specs. We will:

  • Determine what pre-market renovations, if any, will help generate a higher net sales proceeds
  • Demonstrate the cost savings of having an energy efficient home
  • Determine a pricing strategy that will net you the most profit on your sale in a timeline that works for you
  • Highlight features that improve indoor air quality and comfort.

Real Estate Investing

You can make smart investments and also have a positive effect on the environment. We will:

  • Find ideal sites for vacation rental property
  • Connect with builders and contractors that can revitalize a home with a green renovation
  • Navigate local laws regulating short-term and long-term rentals
  • Run a thorough financial analysis so we can project potential profit in best- and worst-case scenarios


Areas Served

  • Montgomery County, MD
  • Prince George's County, MD
  • Howard County, MD
  • Anne Arundel County, MD
  • Carroll County, MD
  • Frederick County, MD
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Arlington, VA
  • Fairfax County, VA
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Falls Church, VA

Meet the Team

Founder & Real Estate Agent

Javier Garza

Javier believes that it is only by prioritizing the health of our environment will we ourselves be healthy and be able to find sustainable ways of living. [Read More]


He is an Ivy League graduate, a weightlifting national medalist, avid gardener, natural building enthusiast, and a lifelong learner/experimenter. 


He was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD and later spent 15 years living in New York City before returning to his home state.


  • BA in Biology, Columbia University
  • BPI Building Science Principles Certificate of Knowledge
  • National Association of Realtors
  • Maryland Association of Realtors
  • Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors
  • Licensed Real Estate Salesperson: MD, DC, VA

Marketing Director

Vicky Bueno

Vicky is a multimedia artist and skilled photographer with experiences ranging from bustling New York City fashion runways to the awe-inspiring Andes Mountains of Peru. 


In addition to creating our marketing, she manages real estate photography and videography. Her eye for detail allows us to showcase every listing in its best light.


Outside of real estate, Vicky creates her original artwork which can be found at vickygood.com

Our Testimonials

Kim p.

Javier Garza was the agent for the condo I purchased last May. I was new to home buying. Javier helped me navigate through the process smoothly. He was thorough, helpful, reliable, and professional to work with. He asked questions to understand our needs and always available to answer my questions, and show properties at the date/time I asked for. Javier spent time explaining everything in a way that was easy for me to understand from making an offer to working with a loan consultant. When my offer was accepted, he actively worked with my loan consultant to ensure everything is ready for the closing. Javier also had a good relationship with loan consultants and insurance agents. I was really happy with his referrals. I would recommend him to my friends without any hesitancy.

Victor M.

Javier is a great agent. He consistently went out of his way to help us sell the house and get the best deal.
Whenever I needed other assistance with the house, he readily provided whatever was needed to move forward. If I buy or sell another house near Javier, I would use his services again and again.

Melanie M.

Javier was extremely helpful in our search for a home. He was responsive and exhibited great follow through, the entire time. Our process was quick and absolutely painless because of his expert level of service.
As a former realtor, I understand what goes into assisting clients in their home search and Javier ticks all the boxes.
I will absolutely recommend him to everyone I know and use his services in the future.

How did we get here?

With all the talk about the energy crisis, environmental destruction, and increased toxic exposure, how can it be that energy efficiency, health, and durability are not the primary selling points of a home? The average home buyer is more concerned with design trends and surface-level aesthetics, or least it seems that way.

I began to research energy efficient and healthy home building practices, and I knew I'd fallen down another rabbit hole.

First, I came across the concept of passive solar design. In short, it's a design method which requires buildings to be oriented in a way that allows them to be heated by the sun's rays during the cold winter months (free heat!), while at the same time keeping buildings cool during the hot summer months by creating strategic areas of shade. No solar panels needed!

Realizing that we can massively reduce heating and cooling costs simply by orienting buildings properly was a revelation for me.

Why was something so seemingly obvious not a standard practice? Why should we prioritize facing the street, instead of facing the sun? What else weren't we doing to create healthier, more efficient homes?

The average consumer isn't educated on what makes a home healthy, energy efficient, and durable, so they do not demand that homes be built and renovated to a higher standard.

I was both excited by the possibilities and also angry that this basic design principle was being ignored, creating tons of waste and inefficiency. 

Of course, I quickly realized that passive solar design was just the tip of the iceberg in what should be “common sense” home building and renovation practices that create healthier, more efficient living environments. 

From applying interior wall finishes like clay plaster to prevent mold and improve air quality, to sourcing high quality and locally-available salvaged materials to reduce costs and environmental impact, I began to see so many ways to improve our homes and the quality of life for those living in them. 

The reason we aren’t seeing more intelligently-designed homes became apparent:

The average consumer isn't educated on what makes a home healthy, energy efficient, and durable, so they do not demand that homes be built and renovated to a higher standard. 

Beginning to understand the principles behind healthy and energy-efficient homes has transformed the way I approach real estate. I'm inspired to educate others and spread awareness about ways that we can create healthier, more resilient living environments for ourselves and future generations. 

Here's to a brighter future!

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