SOLD FOR $299,950 SOLD LEED HOME SOLD FOR $1,050,000 These homes ranged in price from $299,950-$1,050,000, with a median price of $361,000. The homes sold had an average of 75 CDOM (cumulative days on the market) and sold for an average of 98.86% of their listing price. The average square footage of the green homes sold was 1510, selling for an average of $265.24 per square foot. … (0 comments)
green homes: Qualities of a Green Home.
- 10/02/08 01:09 PM
Location: Must NOT be built on environmentally sensitive sites like prime farmland, wetlands and endangered species habitats, ideally in walking distance to transportation, shopping, groceries, banks, post office, library, etc. (less use of gas) Size: Larger home=more resources/more $ Smaller home=less resources/less $ Building Design: takes advantage of natural light (less need for artificial lighting), shaded from direct sun Green Building Materials: non toxic building materials, low- and zero-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and sealants, use of salvaged and recycled material, use of rapidly renewable resources such as bamboo and FSC (forest Stewardship Council) certified wood. Windows & Doors: … (6 comments)
green homes: Insulating for Energy Efficiency
- 04/11/08 09:25 AM
Technology Snapshot & Benefits:You can save a lot of money by installing or improving insulation. Insulation retards the flow of heat and is one of the most cost-effective investments that you can make. The effectiveness of insulation is measured by its tested resistance to heat flow and is known by its R value. The greater the R value, the greater the effectiveness. One of the easiest and most effective places to install insulation is in the attic, since heat rises from the heated rooms below. Insulation comes in many different forms including the familiar fiberglass, Styrofoam, vermiculite, pouring wool, cellulose materials such as shredded … (0 comments)
385 Seattle residential homes sold in Seattle in October 2008. 
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