Performance vs. Pretty - 02/26/08 01:37 PM
What do you think about this? I went to Central Oregon last summer and participated a judge in the Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes for Energy Star and EarthAdvantage newly constructed Homes...amazingly beautiful homes. Our group consisted of Energy Star and Earth Advantage Builders and my self a Certified EcoBroker® and an EarthAdvantage Graduate....
We crossed paths … (2 comments)
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So Many Certifications to choose from? - 02/26/08 12:00 AM
The news paper called me on Monday...in preparing an article about our Multi Listing Service adding 3 green certifications to our listing paper work. True story! A serious and eventful mile stone in our communities' history of going green. The certifications will be Energy Star, Earth Advantage and LEED-H and for … (4 comments)
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Structural Insulated Panel (SIPS) in ACTION! - 02/23/08 04:42 PM
Today was a special class on SIPS It was well attended with 45 people. Builders, architects, and myself. I was the only Realtor® An engineer presented the class in Power Point presentation...in an engineer sort of way. The interest level is high and the learning curve is growing shorter.
I helped … (2 comments)
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They are only arguing against better built homes.... - 02/19/08 09:05 PM
I have had people attempt to argue with me (a year ago) that they are not convinced that green is the way to build and it costs too much. I simply explained they were only arguing against better built homes that are healthier, more durable, more energy efficient, last longer and … (2 comments)
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Another Big Development for the Green Building Movement - 02/15/08 08:27 PM
The National Association of Home builders has unveiled their new Green Building Program on THursday. Valentines Day. The National Convention was abuzz with over 200 green exhibitors dedicated to Green Building. Green Day activities include the launch of NAHB's new green building initiatives, and a full day's worth of green educational seminars.
Energy, … (2 comments)
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But a garbage dump for 3 million people? - 02/15/08 10:03 AM
On an interesting note I was in China in the Fall of '05. I headed up a trade delegation from the State of Oregon with some Environmental Business folks and an aspiring politician running for State Legislature. The EPA of sorts catered to our group as we were there to team … (13 comments)
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Okay, This Short Sale world we have been experiencing has inspired me to ask you - 02/12/08 12:10 AM
if you have had any experience with short sales....when you finally had a successful closing, what was the final result in sales price?
A. Was the final price at the market..?
B. Just under the market..?
C. Way under the market..?
I have seen some incredible deals on national news that we are not seeing in … (3 comments)
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Home Builders Show a Success and Green is the Buzz! - 02/11/08 10:21 PM
I absolutely exhausted myself this weekend while running a Home Show Booth that was geared toward Green Building. From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon I sang the praises of energy efficient, healthy, low maintenance and better built, high performance homes.
The local television media paid their annual visit and went through the … (2 comments)
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Okay, so there is mercury in CFL's -but how much? - 02/11/08 09:49 PM
Mercury in Compact Flourescent Ligtbulbs...but not much.
CFL's contain a very small amount of mercury in the tubing which is about 5 milligrams. This is reported to cover the tip of a ball point pen. A regular thermometer contains about 500 milligrams which means it would take about 100 broken CFL light … (1 comments)
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High Tech or High Touch? Nothing beats meeting new clients to do business with - 02/08/08 08:55 AM
like meeting them face to face. With all of the Internet, advertising of all kinds and phone calls it is clear to me that a good old fashioned hand shake and a "how do- you- do" goes further in finding listings or Buyers in our high tech, low touch world. It is just to … (1 comments)
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Things are heating up in our area... - 02/06/08 09:59 PM
of Southern Oregon. From Grants Pass To Ashland there is much happening. Not bad for February! The agents in my office are all getting busier. I am encouraged by the number of calls from signs and even my web site! I get the impression that other areas of the country are … (1 comments)
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Seller wanted me to hold an Auction on their house.... - 02/04/08 12:37 PM
lately open houses have largely been a waste of time and I have had success with silent bid auctions. For $12.00. I received 15 phone calls and 10 people showed up this last rainy, snowy Saturday. The $12.00 was for the Auction sign. I spent no money for advertising. My personal … (0 comments)
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What Does Green Mean? Welcome to the world of Green! Alive, refreshing, and healthy living are the thoughts that come to mind when I ponder the meaning of green! - 02/02/08 10:48 PM
What Does Green Mean?
It is said there is nobody converted like the newly converted and that would describe me. In my recent certification as an EcoBroker and Earth Advantage STAR I have learned a tremendous amount about the changes in how we use our resources to improve our lives. The awareness … (0 comments)
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Why Move to Southern Oregon? There is secret content within this Blog.... - 02/02/08 07:41 PM
Why Move To Southern Oregon?
OR listen on 1-800-770-6298 X 4123 24 hr recorded message
The other day I was talking with a Real Estate agent in Southern California looking to do some networking for people that want to sell their property and move to Oregon. I was incredibly surprised at his response … (0 comments)
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