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arbour realty: Green Flooring Guide - 02/25/10 09:18 AM
To be defined as “green,” or environmentally friendly, a floor needs to satisfy certain standards. Some of these standards include; sustainability, low VOCs (volatile organic compounds), recycling capability or creation from recycled materials, and carbon footprint. Over the past decade, major advancements have been achieved in creating floors using these standards. This has created a wonderful means of improving the environmental quality in your home, including the improvement of indoor air quality, reducing the depletion of our planet’s natural resources, and reducing the levels of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Some of the common misconceptions are that "green flooring" is … (3 comments)
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arbour realty: Arlington Va Realtors in Twenty-Ten - 02/13/10 01:45 PM
Arlington Va Realtors have to be up to the task in 2010. As homeowners in Arlington start to get their heads above water this is going to be the year where homeowners start to seriously consider selling to upgrade or downsize. They are going to be looking for a Realtor that is up to the job and can help them get top dollar for their real estate investment.
Meanwhile, many Arlington Va Realtors have been hibernating. Between the chilly economic climate and housing downturn, Realtors have cut back on marketing themselves and the tools they use to promote homes they are … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: Use Tax Credits to Buy a Green Home or Make Green Home Improvements - 11/17/09 09:16 AM
A few months ago we talked about how easy it was to find a Green Home in Northern Virginia, or even Green Real Estate in Arlington VA. Adam Gallegos founder of Arbour Realty Northern Virginia’s first environmentally friendly Real Estate Company stated that there were not that many pre-built green homes in Northern Virginia but eco-friendly homes and Green Building in Northern Virginia are becoming more popular.
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arbour realty: November Green Giveaway - 11/06/09 08:31 AM
Household energy is one of the leading causes of harmful emissions of carbon dioxide. The energy efficiency of your home could not only be damaging the environment but costing you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary utility charges each year. Having a Home Energy Audit can identify energy efficiency improvements, which often are very low cost to implement and will provide you with a great rate of return
During the month of November Arbour Realty is giving one lucky person the chance to win a Home Energy Audit and Efficiency Gold Package (a $1250 value!) courtesy of Access Green. Simple become an … (4 comments)
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arbour realty: fresh new look... same superior standards - 10/27/09 08:57 AM
Northern Virginia's first and fabulous green realty company has a new look on their website! At first glance of the refreshingly simple and user friendly site, one would be amazed at all of the incredibly useful information that is so easily accessible at www.ArbourRealty.com! From the homepage, you can do an in-depth home search, check out relevant real estate news, and contact Arbour all at the click of the mouse. You can even follow the community news via their posts on Twitter and Facebook, or check out the latest and greatest on the blog. Know what is absolutely fabulous?! Arbour Realty … (3 comments)
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arbour realty: Thinking About Becoming An EcoBroker? - 09/24/09 02:23 PM
As you may know, I am a proud member of the EcoBroker®™ designation program. Like you, I am truly committed to helping clients get the information they need to make the best real estate decisions. Now, more than ever, this includes the green information home buyers and sellers need to save money, live comfortably and improve the future of our environment. Together, we can make a huge impact. Please take a moment to learn more about the award-winning EcoBroker designation below and why it is a great choice for your business, community and future. EcoBroker is the premier provider of green … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: Best Green Business Award Won By Arbour Realty - 06/30/09 03:48 AM
Arbour Realty’s Founder Adam Gallegos had an early start on Thursday morning. Adam and his wife Sonia drove to Charlottesville to attend an award ceremony at the University of Virginia (UVA). Virginia Sustainable Building Network hosted their Green Innovation Award and Arbour Realty won for Best Green Business.
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arbour realty: NAR Green Designation Earned by Arbour Realty Founder. - 06/03/09 10:09 AM
Green Designation is the only green real estate professional designation recognized by National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR’s). This prestigious designation is awarded after completion of 18 hours worth of course work designed specifically for REALTORS®. Green Designation accreditation ensures that Realtors gain a comprehensive knowledge of green homes and building issue. Arbour Realty is Northern Virginia’s first environmentally Real Estate Company, so it should come as no surprise that Adam Gallegos, Arbour Realty’s founder, was among the first Realtors in the Washington DC area to earn the Green Designation. The Green designation gives Adam Gallegos a comprehensive understanding of what makes … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: Finding Green Homes in Northern Virginia - 03/06/09 09:43 AM
How easy is it to find a Green Home in Northern Virginia? According to Adam Gallegos, founder of Arbour Realty there are not that many out, but in his words “where there is a will there is a way.” Adam states that people who are determined to find an Eco-Friendly Home, have other options and these options offer which also offer great incentives. Through a special loan program called FHA 203k. The FHA 203k loan is a permanent mortgage which allows for the acquisition (or refinance) of a residential property and the escrow of funds for repairs, remodeling and/or improvements after … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: Home Warranties and the Environment. - 01/28/09 07:20 AM
Home warranties are important and protect your home's covered systems and appliances against breakdowns from normal wear and tear, it provides us with peace of mind and prevents those unexpected out of pocket expenses. As with everything it is important to find a reliable company. Arbour Realty is pleased to recommend Choice Home Warranty, and as you know we never recommend a company unless they share our environmentally friendly ethos. Choice Warranty’s mission is to protect your home and the environment, and they have introduced the CHW Green program. This program covers replacement of major systems and appliances with ENERGY STAR … (1 comments)
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arbour realty: Arbour Realty Being Mentioned Coast to Coast. - 01/27/09 05:54 AM
Arbour Realty understands the importance of publicity and continuously strives to get the green message out there. The more people that embrace the environmental cause, will ensure this planet’s future protection. Now it seems that the Arbour Realty message is being heard as far away as the west coat. Adam Gallegos founder of Arbour Realty was recently cited in the Silicon Valley’s Mercurynews.com. The featured article discussed robust markets and why the housing market is booming in some U.S. cities. The Mercurynews.com article stated Arlington, Va. as consistently ranked as having one of the strongest real-estate markets around, and that the … (1 comments)
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arbour realty: Recycling Moving Boxes. - 01/23/09 02:08 AM
Moving Boxes seems to be of those things in life, which is just not easy to come by. I always see boxes when I don’t need them, but once moving time comes along, there are none to be had anywhere. I hate buying the boxes, not only for the fact they are extremely expensive at $8 to $14 a piece, but it seems such a waste to use them once and throw them away. The perfect scenario is when someone is moving in when I am preparing to move out, and then I ask them if I can take them off … (4 comments)
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arbour realty: Renewable Energy Credits. - 01/09/09 10:16 AM
Clean energy is generated by wind farms, hydropower plants and solar cell farms, to name just a few. Renewable energy sources don’t emit greenhouse gases, are not limited and most importantly; are kind to the environment. Energy produced by these providers is called clean or green energy. The energy produced is piped into the main grid and fielded to your home or business. Clean energy entering the grid becomes mixed with all other sources. Therefore there is no way to tell what type of energy is fueling your home or business. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), created by the US Environmental Protection … (1 comments)
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arbour realty: Arbour Realty Featured in the Arlington Connect. - 12/30/08 03:58 AM
Arbour Realty was recently featured in the Arlington Connect. The article covered the story of Hazim And Ruba Oumera, clients of Adam Gallegos, founder of Arbour Realty. Hazim And Ruba are first time buyers in the Northern Virginia area, and like so many other buyers looking to buy environment friendly. Of late there are more and more green condo buildings becoming available in the Northern Virginia area, like the Wooster and Mercer Lofts, 1600 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, The Residences at Liberty Center, 888 North Quincy Street, Arlington and The Westlee, 2200 North Westmoreland Street, Arlington are just a few to mention. … (1 comments)
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arbour realty: Arbour Realty Makes Green Partnership with JK Moving & Storage. - 12/23/08 03:30 AM
Arbour Realty is excited to announce their new partnership with JK Moving and Storage Incorporated. We are continuously looking to form partnerships with companies that share our same commitment to the environment and high standards of customer support. We are happy to recommend JK Moving and Storage to all our past, present and future clients. JK Moving and Storage are the industry leader in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, and pursue innovations that improve performance and preserve the earth for future generations. Arbour Realty clients can rest assured that a move with JK Moving and Storage will still be Eco-Friendly experience; … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: The Best Rooftop Buildings in the Arlington Virginia area. - 12/11/08 10:08 AM
When considering a condo purchase most people think about space, light and location, but not many people think about the possibility of outdoor space. When moving into a condo building most of us align ourselves with the fact that we will be giving up a garden, and believe we will lucky to find a condo with a small balcony. A recent article on Urban Turf states that the Washington DC area has some great condos that feature amazing rooftop gardens. In fact right here in the Arlington, VA area The Residence at Liberty Center in Ballston and The Waterview in … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: Recycling is Good, but Waste Reduction is Better!!! - 11/26/08 09:38 AM
There is no doubt that recycling is key to an environmentally conscious lifestyle, but the critical first step has to be waste reduction. If you ask a majority of people what the most important process to saving the environment is, nearly all would answer recycling. This response is due largely to the fact that recycling has overshadowed the whole process of waste reduction, but if you think that with out additional waste, the process of recycling would be lessened.
Waste reduction is simple, and can be easily added to your day-to-day routine. Reduce your purchases; before you buy a product think … (1 comments)
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arbour realty: Arbour Realty’s EcoBrokers Are Excited About the Recent Bailout Tax Incentives - 11/04/08 01:58 PM
Here at Arbour Realty the recent bailout/recue plan has some exciting news for the environmentally friendly nature of our company. Our EcoBrokers are always looking for new ways to advise clients on the benefits of buying or renovating their home with energy conservation in mind. Now the following incentives for solar, wind and geothermal just gives one more financial advantage to reducing ones carbon footprint:
An eight-year extension of the investment tax credit (ITC) for solar energy. A multi-year extension of the production tax credit (PTC) for energy derived from biomass, geothermal, hydropower, waves and tides, landfill gas and solid waste … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: Arbour Realty Says Goodbye To Direct Mail! - 10/16/08 02:08 PM
Arbour Realty, Northern Virginia’s first green real estate company has taken even further steps to reduce their carbon footprint. With immediate effect Arbour Realty has discontinued all direct mail. All current and future recipients of the Arbour Realty newsletter will be receiving it in electronic format, as will the recipients of all marketing campaigns. Arbour Realty already use 100% paperless real estate contracts, plants a tree for every home-buyer and seller to offsetting the adverse affects of this driving, use recycled paper printed with soy ink, and uses Richlite (a renewable & recyclable resource) for their yard signs. Arbour Realty also … (0 comments)
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arbour realty: THE INTEREST RATE PUZZLE. - 10/15/08 02:25 PM
Have you ever looked at a very rare coin (say a penny) that could be purchased for $2,000 and thought – that’s only worth once cent?! It’s funny how the overall scarcity or surplus of a given item can “trump” it’s actual worth or value.Ok, great, you may be saying … what does the above have to do with why interest rates are higher than one would expect or desire them to be, especially when the economy is extremely weak (meaning rates should be lower)?The answer is that the above example is actually a less-than-perfect way to describe what is happening … (0 comments)
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