trends: Green Communities, Future Green Building Trends .Asheville and Beyond
- 08/15/08 07:20 AM
Recently I bumped into such an interesting discussion on green building trends on the tube. If you are interested in trends in our industry in terms of sustainable design,here's a bit of information that seems pertinent . As I sat glued to the screen, I thought of my pals at AR, real estate professionals and our clients, especially those looking to the future. So, I took notes.
The discussion took place right here in North Carolina where sustainable innovation is spurring the imagination in the real estate industry these days. In fact, WNC Healthy Built Homes® (see photo I took not too long ago)are … (6 comments)
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trends: Ring the Bells! . . .Pink is the New Green...And the Winners ARE. . . . .
- 12/21/07 04:23 AM
ActiveRain is a terrific place to strengthen your knowledge about trends in the market. We write informative posts. We converse in Groups that sizzle. We have fun by flexing our blog-muscles in contests that explore what's on the horizon. So, we all reap the rewards of sharing our knowledge here.
Exploring trends in real estate is one of my favorite pursuits, no doubt about it. But I'm sure you will agree, that research in the area of trends simply is not complete without incorporating - your own opinions about what's ahead in 2008 and beyond, and what you would like to … (41 comments)
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trends: TRENDS: THE BABY BOOMERS' BLAST
- 08/02/07 04:49 AM
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SO! have you heard? GOOGLE is going GREEN. They have chosen one of my favorite architects in the entire world, William McDonough. You can expect amazing news on that front. Daily, such eco-nomically friendly news impacts trends in the real estate market. I've written about this for what seems like a cyber-time dinosaur's age. AND! What else is NEW? The Baby Boomer Blast HELLO! Get ready Asheville's "green" real estate market, the baby boomers are on their way. They could be getting ready … (93 comments)
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trends: Insights- Buying Homes in Asheville & Appreciation Rates
- 02/21/07 11:07 PM
Scenario: A Buyer's Broker looks at the dollar difference in a mortgage between a $90,000 investment property, a doublewide, and a stick-built $135,000 property. Although the appearance of the properties is similar, (see photos) she notes differences including an Energy Star Rating on the more expensive property. The investor/client plans to keep the property for about five(5) years. Neighborhood appreciation rate over that period of time is of serious interest. The difference in mortgage payments between these two properties would be around $300/month.
STICK-BUILT
Discovery: How much and how fast could the properties of interest appreciate ? Will this offset the difference? Which property could … (30 comments)
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trends: Down By The River. Brownfields. Heads-Up to Investors and their REALTORS.
- 02/01/07 10:22 AM
My Field Coordinator and I braved the freezing rain todayto slide our way on down to the River District. We have clients coming into town this weekend, investors who need research done. So, we stood in the rain and took a look around at potential investment property in a brownfield right across the street from the River that winds its way all along the communities here.
Maybe not all real estate professionals get goose bumps from their work, but we did today. No joke!
Photo taken of the mighty French Broad River across from brownfield.
When you think about all the life that goes on and has … (9 comments)
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trends: UP Trends in the Real Estate Market.
- 02/01/07 03:04 AM
This is a BLOG about UP Trends in the real estate market... But what's the point of going to all this bother, you may wonder. Because the critical role REALTORS play in our professional association with our clients asks us to engage in research . As trend observers we can look at the big picture and the local statistics and predict what what our real estate world will look like during the coming months.
So we watch the green-built and sustainable markets and keep an eye out for trends that may influence communities in a positive way... We create a place to note indicators … (7 comments)
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trends: Are Your Riding the Latest Building Trend Track?
- 01/16/07 06:22 PM
Just the other day, an old-timer in the building industry, known for his no-nonsense ways took me aside. "So WHAT if the Green Building Council says that LEED-certified buildings are leading the transformation of the built environment," he said. "So what if they have lower operating costs, and tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives ! What does that mean to me? " "Well, Mr. Jones," I replied, "When I put my 'green' glasses on and look down the 'trend tracks'...and I say this knowing that you currently may not align yourself with green building issues... chances are high that you will be meeting … (32 comments)
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trends: Top Green Points Score Big for Real Estate Investors.
- 01/09/07 07:05 AM
In North Carolina these days, people are talking about sustainable homes that reflect attention to detail . The focus on excellence ultimately translates into a top notch product in high demand by residential property clients.The NC Healthy Built home is something homebuyers appreciate. Here is a partial checklist of those details.... Top Green Points that score big for real estate investors.
Top Green Points
Efficiency --Energy efficiency is based on heating, cooling, and hot water energy use achieved through a combination of tightly sealed building envelopes, high performance windows, controlled air infiltration, heating and air conditioning systems, tight duct systems, and water-heating equipment-- Look … (18 comments)
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trends: Green home today. Industry standard tomorrow- The 2010 Forecast
- 01/08/07 12:17 PM
HELLOoooo!
We all know that understanding market trends and issuesand how an industry may function in the future is one key to success. The real estate market is no exception. And if you invest $79.you can pick up/download a 34 page report on key trendsin the construction industry that "provides you with instant access to a succinct snapshot of the construction industry to help you build a firm knowledge base about market conditions,trends, and leaders. "
The SmartMarket Report on residential green building published by McGraw-Hill , Summer 2006 release, takes a solid look at the residential green building marketplace in particular.
"Looking … (18 comments)
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trends: Growing Trend Toward Green-Builts
- 01/06/07 10:34 AM
It is empowering to be part of the growing trend toward green-built homes here in Asheville, NC. (see photo of green-built home)
It is exciting to participate in sustainable practices "meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs."
My clients tell me they really want to play a part in helping to preserve the natural beauty here in the Greater Asheville, N.C. Area. To take good care of your bioregion, the place in which you live and work, is something I believe that everyone wants to do. Through eco-wise choice making, … (21 comments)
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trends: GREEN Trends in the Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate Market
- 12/21/06 07:52 AM
Are you relocating to the Greater Asheville area ? Coming in or going out you will find yourself immersed in GREEN!. (see photo above for a smile) Look at the statistics that follow. . . The GREEN trends these statistics clearly indicate could be of value to you.
In general, North Carolina continues to see a rise in the amount of homes sold in 2006. Sale prices continue to climb and the average number of days a house is on the market has decreased. All of these indicators show that the real estate market in Western North Carolina is strong." (page 6, Real Estate Weekly … (4 comments)
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trends: Trendy Brownfields
- 12/18/06 03:41 PM
CHICKEN HILL , 1945AN ASHEVILLE BROWNFIELD SITE,2006
Chicken Hill was a mill village near downtown Asheville, North Carolina, that dates back to the 1880's. Billie Clemmons, who grew up there recalls, "...We were one big happy family. Poor but it didn't bother us". For the past half century, however, since the Historic Asheville, North Carolina Cotton Mill closed its doors on "Chicken Hill" this area was pretty much left to its own devices, underutilized due to contamination. It was a Brownfield site.
Recently, the Regional Brownfields Initiative (RBI) in partnership among Western North Carolina's economic developers, local officials, bankers, environmental planners, REALTORS®, the … (12 comments)
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trends: PUDs & E-PUDS Under a Green Umbrella- The Trend Toward Mixed-Use Development
- 11/28/06 03:01 PM
In a recent rambling, Bryant had PUDs on his mind. His "condition" must be contagious! I've been sitting under a green umbrellaever since with PUDs on my mind, too. . . E-PUDsthat is! Bryant did a great job of explaining all about PUDs so I'll not tarry there, but instead shall sally forth from into the realm of green building in communities with renewable energy systems that have both creature comforts and quality of life components.
I can see it right now...a green umbrella,a café, a neighborhood organic market, a local artisans' shop, a bakery, office and live-work spacejust off the road, and further … (13 comments)
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trends: Asheville's Abiding Remedy: The PORCH!
- 11/26/06 03:14 PM
Capture Asheville's relax and rejuvenate spirit ....
THE PORCH. It's a wrap-around invitation to "set-a-spell" ...be shaded from the heat of the daybeneath trellises laden with Jasmine...be sheltered from the elements by that huge,overhanging roof! It keeps even the worst rainstorms at bay. Here in Asheville, we like to take time to rock back-and-forth watching the neighbors, waving hello, then gathering with our family to see lightning flash around us in the darkening night.
In my mind's eye, the porch is the welcoming expression that signifies Home. Screened or unscreened, it matters not. It's purpose is clear...It's the living space created for family and neighbors to enjoy good company. If … (11 comments)
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trends: Serious Sleuth Seeks Proof and 2007 Direction Through STATS
- 11/13/06 04:39 PM
WHAT we see redefines HOW we see a property. ..the saga continues...
I'm looking for a way to measure the change in perception based on what people choose and what they need.
I have a hunch that an hour or two plying the ins and outsof our handy MLS System might provide the frugal sleuth the stats for which s/he hunts. For me, putting numbers on my instincts as a REALTOR® feels a little dangerous. I don't want to lose my intuitive edge. But I'm up for the adventure, so I've set out on a search for stats. ..in the GREEN arena, of course. … (10 comments)
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trends: Sleuthing for a Prosperous Future
- 11/13/06 06:05 AM
Future Planning.Lately, I have been thinking a lot about what's ahead for us in the real estate industry. ..say in 2010. ..and researching, gathering data, raising my antennae...getting familiar with market demand statistics
I am seeking a "heads-up" on promising trends-such as: 1. trend toward "human scale" design 2.trend toward sustainable development 3.trend toward environmentally-sensitive communities 4.trend toward less size with more bling-bling
Some of you may know that #1-4 + are near and dear to my heart. But what you might not know, and what I certainly didn't expect when I started my sleuthing for the future, was … (7 comments)
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trends: Thanks Active Rain ...A " Teaching Treasure" Found Me
- 11/12/06 06:02 AM
I wrote about a PBS four-part series called Edens Lost and Found last week. In the next few weeks it will take the PBS audience, some 80 million people to Philadelphia, LA, and Seattle and look at sustainable urban ecosystems and what we all can do to improve quality of life, possibly bringing even more energy to an emerging trend in the real estate market . I was attracted to a segment paying tribute to a teacher by the name of Deb Perryman. Maybe some of you are former schoolteachers as I am. It makes me smile each time I hear about … (8 comments)
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trends: TRENDS in the Real Estate Market: Residential "Bling-Bling" + Small ?
- 11/10/06 09:43 AM
MIT's Journal of Industrial Ecology reports: In new, single-family houses constructed in the United States, living area per family member has increased by a factor of 3 since the 1950s. As square footage increases, so does resource use in homes. As footprint expands, so does the impermeable surface. Rise in construction costs and energy consumption mean more concern about environmental impactincluding storm-water runoff...(a Big Deal in our part of the country where we are prone to landslides)....
Tonight, as the sky darkened and little lights began to twinkle across the valley, I gazed out my window to see at the very top … (5 comments)
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trends: "Edens Lost and Found" Trends to Watch
- 11/08/06 02:45 PM
Tonight I turned on PBS to watch the analysis of the mid-term elections then half-dozed, one dog at my feet another on her back, all fours in the air, until THIS brought me upright and to full attention. The first of a four-part series called Edens Lost and Found it will take us to Chicago, Philadelphia, LA, and Seattle and in the process get the large PBS audience, some 80 million people MOL, talking seriously about the importance of sustainable urban ecosystems and what we all can do to improve quality of life, possibly bringing even more energy to an emerging trend in … (3 comments)
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trends: Trends and Dreams to Consider
- 11/07/06 06:33 AM
Recently I have noticed an interesting trend. More and more, our real estate clients are stressing their concern about things beyond the transaction for the purchase of a property. They are invested in the property, yes...but they also are invested in learning about a community, finding resources for professional and trade services, and above all, they are interested in the health of their children, the quality of their water, the quality of their indoor and outdoor environment...the air they breathe. Deciding to take a look at this trend, I began asking questions of my clients. In the course of conversation, a … (18 comments)
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Recently I bumped into such an interesting discussion on green building trends on the tube. If you are interested in trends in our industry in terms of sustainable design,here's a bit of information that seems pertinent . As I sat glued to the screen, I thought of my pals at AR, real estate professionals and our clients, especially those looking to the future. So, I took notes.
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