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Positioning a "Built Green" home for high resale value - 07/29/08 05:11 PM

Building or buying a home that is designed to save on energy costs and has a low impact on the environment isn't just good for your utility bills or your social conscience. When it comes time to sell a "built green" house you can also expect a higher … (4 comments)

Lacey Campus Highlands Estate Model Home for Sale - 07/28/08 06:02 PM

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"Built Green" not just for Tree Huggers - 07/28/08 05:38 PM

Green home building has arrived. It has become so popular that "built green" is now one of the search functions for MLS listing searches. People who think that a "built green" home is for hippies or enviro-freaks will be surprised to learn that many new homes built in their communities are "built … (4 comments)

Searching for Built Green Homes? - 07/14/08 07:54 PM

Last year the Northwest MLS has added "Built Green" and LEEDS certification to the listing and property search criteria. This is good news for buyers who want a home that is energy efficient has has been built with a low environmental impact in mind.
What is Built Green?
A home … (8 comments)

Green Card For Sale - 07/11/08 05:15 PM

Yes it really is that easy...if you have the required funds. It may sound too good to be true, but there's nothing shady about it.

Last year alone, the US Immigrant Investor Pilot Program distributed over 700 visas to foreign individuals hoping to someday own a … (2 comments)

Questions sellers should ask their prospective listing agent - 07/10/08 07:49 PM

My husband is travelling to the east coast to assist his elderly mother in the sale of her home. He'll be interviewing several pre-selected Realtors and has asked me to write out a list with questions he should ask. I was so proud of him for thinking about what he should … (4 comments)

What a diffence a gallon of gasoline can make - 07/05/08 07:22 PM

I once drove by a California apartment complex right off the freeway that posted a huge banner reading "If you'd live here, you'd be home by now". It was a clever way to make drivers, stuck in traffic, question their commute time. In this day and age it would first and foremost make drivers consider the … (20 comments)

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