green living: Networking at the Portland Real Estate Industry Social - Sacramento Lofts -LEED Platinum Project
- 09/26/09 10:47 AM
For those of you who don't know this, Josh Leake of Plum Tree Mortgage hosts a monthly social event for Portland's elite real estate professionals. This is the one event that makes it onto our calendar every month in Bold INK.It is called the Portland Real Estate Industry Social (P.R.E.I.S.) and is held at some of Portland's most prestigious addresses. The site changes each month but you can be guaranteed that it will be in one of the city's swankest locations. I am not sure how he does it but Josh never fails to dazzle his guests with access to … (0 comments)
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green living: Vancouver Washington Green Drinks Invitation
- 09/24/09 03:37 PM
Vancouver Washington Green Drinks Invitation
Its that time again! Our monthly Green Drinks meeting is next week. Here are the details from my friend Laura Sauermilch:
Hello everyone,This is your reminder to join us for our September Vancouver Green Drinks event.Where: Lapellah near the new Fred Meyers off of HWY 14When: Tuesday September 29th-Informal intros start @ 6 PMWho: Anyone is welcome We will be outside again, so please bring layers if you need them. An indoor area is available to us in the case of rain but our first choice is to be outside. This month our 5 min … (0 comments)
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green living: Clark County Parade of Homes Committee Looking for 2010 Site!
- 09/18/09 12:00 PM
Clark County Parade of Homes Committee Looking for 2010 Site!I had the chance to tour prospective sites for next year's Clark County Parade of Homes and I can tell you that there are some spectacular sites out there. The one that I am hoping for is in Washougal and has awesome river views from every lot!One of the key points that is being discussed for next year's show is the element of green building. The Clark County BIA is pushing to have every home in the show commit to some level of green construction and sustainable living. If this Washougal … (2 comments)
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green living: 2009 Annual Green Tour - Clark County BIA
- 09/16/09 06:54 AM
For those of you who are interested in what is happening in Clark County regarding green and sustainable building, the BIA is hosting the annual Green Tour. Everyone is invited. I hope to see you there.As Eco Brokers and Earth Advantage certified S.T.A.R. realtors, Janice and I make it a point to keep ourselves abreast of new developments in the green building industry. This is just one way to learn about new technology that is being developed to foster a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
When you choose us to handle your Vancouver Washington real estate needs, you choose … (0 comments)
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green living: Vancouver Wa Green Drinks Invitation
- 09/09/09 05:35 PM
Hello ALL, Another quick note from my firend Laura at Green Drinks Vancouver Washington. WE hope to see you there!Hello everyone, This is your invite to join us for our September Vancouver Green Drinks event. Where: Lapellah near the new Fred Meyers off of HWY 14 When: September 29th-Informal intros start @ 6 PM Who: Anyone is welcome This month our 5 min spiel speaker will be Kendra Pearce from Urban Farm School. Urban Farm School is a Clark County based small business that is dedicated to helping the common person find the knowledge and confidence to grow … (1 comments)
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green living: Vancouver WA Green Drinks and Other Assorted Green Events
- 08/23/09 10:27 AM
Here is the monthly email from my friend Laura Sauermilch informing me of the upcoming green events in and around Vancouver Washington. Please join us. We would love to see you at any of these events!This month we will meet on Aug 25th, at Lapellah near the new Fred Meyer store off of HWY 14.As usual intros will start @ 6 PM. We will be outside on the patio on the north side of the building. They have umbrellas for shade, dress accordingly.This month our 5 min spiel speaker will be Kelley Beamer of Friends of the Columbia Gorge. The basic … (4 comments)
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green living: Learn to Garden in Clark County
- 08/23/09 10:05 AM
Learn to Garden in Clark County
As most of you already know, I have previously written about how raised vegetable gardens seem to be taking the housing market by storm. (Are Vegetable Gardens The New Granite Counter Tops?! A "Must Have?", What Does a $2,000,000 Vegetable Garden Look Like? - 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes ) What you may not know is that Clark County residents now have two new options for gardening education.The Clark County Homegrown Gardens program is looking for folks who are interested in learning how to grow their own vegetable garden. Selected participants will be given … (0 comments)
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green living: What Does a $2,000,000 Vegetable Garden Look Like? - 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes
- 08/16/09 10:37 AM
What Does a $2,000,000 Vegetable Garden Look Like? - 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes As I mentioned in one of my July posts, Are Vegetable Gardens The New Granite Counter Tops?! A "Must Have?", discriminating buyers are starting to list vegetable gardens on the list of items that they must have in their next new home. Based on this year's Clark County Parade of Homes, it looks like at least one builder is getting the message!Ryan Zygar, of Tamarack Homes, has just recently finished his latest masterpiece, The Hampton, for the 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes. What do … (6 comments)
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green living: I Have Looked Into My Crystal Ball And The Future Looks Green!
- 07/13/09 04:48 PM
I Have Looked Into My Crystal Ball And The Future Looks Green!I have been very encouraged by some of the questions that we have been getting from clients regarding Eco-Friendly and Green features for their future homes. Most of the questions revolve around energy saving devices but they are questions that no one ever considered just a few short years ago.How can we tell how energy efficient these windows are?
Is that a high efficiency furnace?
Is that a high efficiency water heater?
Can you find us a home with raised vegetable gardens?So what does this mean for the future … (6 comments)
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green living: Are Vegetable Gardens The New Granite Counter Tops?! A "Must Have?"
- 07/06/09 01:11 PM
Are Vegetable Gardens The New Granite Counter Tops?! A "Must Have?"I havea client who absolutely has to have slab granite counter tops in the kitchen. Why not? They are both beautiful and functional. But raised vegetable gardens? Are they becoming the new "Must Have?"As a real estate agent in Vancouver Washington, I have seen it all. I have worked with buyers who don't like to mow the lawn and wouldn't look at any home on a lot bigger than 6,000 sq. feet. And buyers who wanted to live in the country and wouldn't consider anything on less than an acre. … (3 comments)
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green living: Green Drinks and other Green Events in Vancouver WA - May 2009
- 05/18/09 06:50 AM
Our next Vancouver Green Drinks event is fast approaching. The details:
May 26th at Who Song & Larry's
Informal intros will start @ 6PM but feel free to gather earlier.
This month our 5 min spiel speaker is Jill Sughrue of Sustain-NW. She is the chair of the newly established Lower Columbia Alliance for Living Sustainably. LOCALS provides opportunities through marketing, education and networking for local businesses and interested individuals to work together in support of a vibrant and sustainable SW Washington. Join LOCALS and get involved in one or more of the five program areas: Think Local First, Sustainable Business Practices, … (0 comments)
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green living: Vancouver Washington Steps Up Their Curbside Recycling Program!
- 05/07/09 10:28 AM
Vancouver Washington Steps Up Their Curbside Recycling Program!
I just received a tri-fold flyer in the mail from our waste handling company here in Vancouver Washington, Waste Connections. Our recycling program is getting revamped and we will now have the ability to recycle more volume per household.I have to say that I am kind of surprised. SURPRISED that it took SO LONG!Please know that I am not being critical here. Its just that, as of January 2009, the Vancouver School district was one of only 2 in the nation to have an integrated recycling program. That is some exciting stuff. Our … (0 comments)
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green living: A New LEED Platinum Home In Vancouver Washington!
- 05/04/09 10:46 AM
A New LEED Platinum Home In Vancouver Washington!The 2009 Clark County Parade of Homes is currently under construction and we have news that there will be another LEED Certified home in the parade this year. Ryan Zygar of Tamarack Homes built last year's parade home, "The Cottage." Rumors have it that Ryan, the newly appointed chairman of the Clark County BIA Green Building Council, is stepping up to this year's challenge by building a custom home that will be Certified LEED Platinum.I don't have any pictures yet but reports say that the team at Tamarack have the home fully framed and … (1 comments)
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green living: Raised Gardens and Composting and Worms, Oh MY!
- 05/03/09 03:59 AM
Lately, I have been on a gardening kick. It happens to me every year during the early spring. We have the most beautiful spring days here in Vancouver Washington. As the fruit trees start blooming I start to ITCH. (No, its not allergies!) First a little weeding. Then a little mowing. Then I start looking for a project. Last week I built two raised vegetable gardens. They aren't planted yet as I need to build covers to keep the deer out. Read here for a comic tale of my battle with the local deer population. I have narrowed my next project … (4 comments)
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green living: Congratulations For An Entire Year of Green Drinks in Vancouver Washington!
- 04/29/09 02:35 AM
Congratulations For An Entire Year of Green Drinks in Vancouver Washington!Tonight a group of over 85 people gathered to celebrate the first year anniversary of the Vancouver Washington chapter of Green Drinks. The keynote speaker for the evening was Vancouver's Mayor, Royce Pollard. Mayor Pollard addressed the group, in his usual humorous and easygoing manner, about several new sustainable projects that are slated for the city of Vancouver.A special thanks goes out to Laura, Terra, and Melinda, the Green Drinks coordinators for their tireless efforts over the past year. THANKS GUYS!
Thank you Terra Heilman for allowing me to use … (2 comments)
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green living: GREEN - Has The Media Stolen Our Buzzword?
- 04/28/09 03:37 AM
The word "Green" has become a very overused buzzword that the media uses to describe everything from new energy efficient cars to tree hugging hippies. The word "Green" has been used to market ultra high tech products in our life like photovoltaic solar panels and it has been used to market ultra low tech products in our life like re-usable shopping bags.
Because of the media's need to overuse every new buzzword in existence, "Green" has become very confusing to the general public.
Let's talk about how "Green" fits into real estate. Don't think that is going to make … (5 comments)
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green living: Earth Day Challenge!
- 04/21/09 05:35 AM
Everybody is talking about Earth Day but is anyone doing anything about it? Here is a challenge to all of my Green friends on Active Rain and beyond. Try it for a day. Try it for a week. Try it forever! If we can save just a tiny little spot in a land fill somewhere, it will have been worth the effort.Green Up your kids' lunches by making them as waste free as possible. Here are a few tips:1. Store food and beverages in reusable containers. Start with a reusable lunch bag or box! Avoid plastic baggies too.2. Pack reusable silverware and … (0 comments)
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green living: A Green Method Of Adding Value To Your Home
- 04/16/09 04:38 AM
A Tip For Greening Up Your Own HomeNot everyone can afford to live in a newly built LEED certified home, but there are things that you can do to make your current home healthier to live in. Many of these things will even add value to your home when it comes time to sell. Here is a green tip that you can use to create a healthier and happier home.The carpeting in your home is one of the biggest offenders when it comes to indoor air quality. Unless it is one of the new green low VOC varieties, it is likely … (0 comments)
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green living: Another Awesome Green Product at Portland's Better Living Show!
- 04/13/09 03:21 AM
The next notably green product that I discovered at the Energy Trust Better Living Show at the Portland Expo Center is the little gem.360 Vodka. Vodka with a "Green" State of Mind. They are referring to their product as "The World's First ECO Luxury Vodka" and I think that they may be right.360 Vodka obviously isn't a green product that is going to save the world or revolutionize the green industry but they have gone to extraordinary lengths to assure that their product is as eco friendly as possible. They call it their 3 P's. (Shown below)While their vodka is undeniably … (7 comments)
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green living: What I Do And How I Do It - My Elevator Pitch
- 04/08/09 03:24 AM
What I Do And How I Do It - My Elevator PitchHow does one sum up everything that happens in a real estate business in 30 seconds or less? How do you cram first time homebuyers, experienced investors, custom homebuilders, Eco-Friendly lifestyles, listings, buyers, and contract negotiation into a succinct speech of half a minute or so? Should you even try?I don't think so.Here are my elevator speeches for 3 for the most common questions that I get asked.What business are you in?
"My wife and I are real estate agents here in Vancouver Washington. We specialize in residential … (1 comments)
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