advice for buyers sellers and investors: Green-Built Homes Sold in Asheville, NC Jan-Jun., 2008 COSTS & a GREEN Trends Market Report - 06/22/08 01:52 PM
FYI- DURABILITY:: Green-built homes are constructed to last for more than a hundred years.
(Here's a photo I took of "tree houses" each beautifully constructed and on a small footprint. No wonder these days more and more I'm hearing...'green is Beautiful!' )
WHAT … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Greater Asheville, NC Area Multi-Family & Eco-Friendly Market Report, Summer 2008 - 06/22/08 11:02 AM
Asheville, NC is home to the University of North Carolina/Asheville (UNCA ) It's a welcoming campus with paths beneath tree-lined streets leading to the various buildings. Off-campus housing is a big plus for many students. Some are first-time home buyers, but others possibly have convinced 1031 investors/ parents of the wisdom … (3 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Welcome to the Future Fellow REALTORS®- It's GREEN and It's EXCITING - 06/06/08 12:03 PM
"Green" Sustainable Real Estate! It's exciting.
Things HAPPEN when people start getting together and talking. And the talk here in the Greater Asheville area, where "THINGS" already are happening is about making wise choices in terms of GREEN.
Asheville, N.C.'s creative citizenry including a growing number (of ECO Certified® Real Estate … (12 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Cohousing, A Trend-in-the-Making? - 05/17/08 07:40 AM
I ‘m wondering if, like me, you are seeing a growing interest in cohousing ? Is this an idea whose day has come? Possibly even a trend-in-the-making? I'm heading out this morning to do some "hands-on" research.
I'm going to look at one eco-developer's concept for an ecovillage with cohousing potentials,not … (12 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Utter FENESTRATION! - 05/13/08 12:55 PM
Fenestration.
Are you experiencing fenestration in your daily life? You may not know it, but I bet you are, that is unless you live in a yurt above the meadows in Asheville. Or simply have your head in the clouds.
Have a clue? Go on, take a guess! WHAT is … (17 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: The Whole "GREEN-BUILT" Package - 04/11/08 09:48 AM
Maybe it was the ready-to-plant south-facing (organic?) garden within a hop-skip-and-jump of that Green Builder's door that did it!
When I visited this remarkable home, (see photos to left and right) suddenly, for the second time this week, Grandma's sage advice came to mind:
"Get Your Greens!"
Scenario: Board members of NLJ's site visit to evaluate a new "green-built" … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Egg on Your Face? Or Farm Incubator? - 04/09/08 09:49 AM
Recently, one of our clients, an international pilot spent the weekend with us as we hunted down the perfect small farm near Asheville. In the course of our days together, he suggested I read Barbara Kingsolver's bestselling nonfiction book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. In it, Barbara, recently turned 50, talks of her family's farm … (13 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Get Your Greens! - 04/07/08 07:35 PM
Get Your Greens!
Your Mama may have told you, "Get Your Greens!" She probably was referring to something leafy when she said that. As an eco-adventurous REALTOR® here in Asheville, NC., you probably already guessed that I'm referring to something else- what else but homes and land?
photo courtesy of Wikipedia
So when I … (14 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Asheville's GREEN Real Estate- Homes and Land That Can Make You Smile...Oh ThoseEco Friendly Mountain Homes and Land Near Asheville - THE Green Real Estate of Western North Carolina - 03/22/08 04:40 PM
GREEN is "red hot" in Asheville, North Carolina...GREEN real estate that is. All you have to do is take a look at the demand stats for GREEN homes and you will catch a glimpse of this sizzle right away..I got wondering, IF you could pick just one of the green features … (7 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Are YOU an expert Pipe Watcher? ? Who are Your Resources? - 03/19/08 08:42 AM
ARE YOU an expert mechanic? attorney? tax adviser? ....No? Neither am I...and if I said I were, you would tell me I had my head in the clouds
REALTORS©can do many things...and we do provide so many services whether what we do is apparent, or behind the scenes ....
but offering professional advice on subjects … (13 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: 10 "Must Haves" in Asheville's Green Real Estate & Green Resources & Links - 03/02/08 01:01 PM
SO... life is good. Today I got a "wish" list from an eco-savvy client longing to relocate to Asheville where the vocal demand for Asheville Green Real Estate and HealthyBuilt® Homes definitely is on the rise. You should know that when clients relocate to Asheville, we always ask them to provide a … (15 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: 1031 Lunch and Learn with Asheville's Eco-friendly AR Members - 02/26/08 05:38 PM
Recently, I happened on an article by F. John Reh, in About.com's Management section. The article talked about Lunch and Learn, a program designed to expand training and development for staffers. Lunch and Learn, I discovered ,could work to expand our real estate and real estate services training with a multi- outreach and … (17 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Asheville's Green Real Estate, The Positive Momentum. Isn't that what living "green" is all about? - 02/21/08 09:37 AM
I emailed my client today. He is relocating, and we have been talking about Asheville's "green" real estate market and how attractive it is...It is about "quality of life" issues. I said that I had a few possibilities, in terms of seeking and finding real estate possibilities for him...the juice of "positive momentum" … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: The "GOOD" REALTOR® - 01/25/08 03:21 PM
I heard one of our clients say, "Oh, the ‘good" ones make it look SO easy..." Well I have to tell you, that sure made all of us at the Firm feel great, because I don't think most clients suspect the ART that happens behind the scenes that moves us all along … (14 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Asheville's GREEN Buyers' Brokers & 5 Ways We Help Clients with MUST KNOW Facts - 12/06/07 10:27 AM
Whether real estate buyers, sellers and investors are aware of it or not, they must know certain facts and obtain certain information regarding the Environmental Laws of a State.
photo I took of my pal, and fellow Eco Certified® Consultant and REALTOR® telling us important information at a demonstration she organized.
Here are a … (8 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Asheville's Green Real Estate, Buyers' Brokers & LAND BUYS THAT LOOK TO THE FUTURE - 11/25/07 04:01 PM
For the past many years,I and my investors and clients have been engaged in locating and acquiring land buys with an eye to the future.
In almost any season, folks from down south, and north, and west, and yes, even from Eastern North Carolina's magnificent ocean shores head for the … (13 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: My 2 Favorite 1031 Like Kind Exchange Scenarios - 11/24/07 09:17 AM
First of All. . .1031 Exchanges (or 1031 Like Kind Exchanges): What Are They? Most of you probably already know but just in case...here's a quick review. . .A 1031 Like Kind Exchangeis a transaction that "involves property held for productive use in a trade or business or for investment (except inventory … (23 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: A REALTOR'S® Perspective: Asheville GREEN Real Estate, Old Cars, Dogs, Solar Advantages- Design & Development of an "Infill Project" (Part 4) - 11/20/07 05:33 PM
Old car and dog lovers, you may be surprised at what is in store for you today. Believe it or not, TOTALLY worthwhile, whether you are dog-lover, old car enthusiast, or simply are a concerned client , or REALTOR® facing eco-friendly challenges in property design & development, you need to look into context theory … (16 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: A REALTOR'S® Perspective: The Challenge Takes Shape- Design & Development of an "Infill Project" (Part 3) - 11/15/07 09:20 AM
So we have been looking at a REALTOR'S® perspective on the challenges of design & development in an "Infill Project" . . .
I promised to keep you up to date with this process using a project that is happening here in Asheville as a focal point. Although we are just taking our first … (9 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: THE GOOD GREEN INVESTMENT MUSE: A Little Software and A Lot Something Else. - 11/09/07 03:04 PM
Our real estate practice focuses on sustainable innovation. With this in mind, the idea of software in my tool box that can help put a property in context appeals to me.
For testing and identifying dollar risks, looking at income (before and after taxes) and comparing one property to others, … (8 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: De-Mystifying the “Green-THING" as you look for a Green Home for Sale - 10/23/07 09:13 PM
De-Mystifying the "Green-THING"
Green Homes & Land, Various Verdant Variables & Gorgeous Green "Complexions"--A Mystery?
Here's a solution. Take a look at the photo to your left. It could be a quick reference point. I took it overlooking the valley that rolls out beneath my home here in Asheville, North Carolina. At first … (24 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Homes, Castles, Cottages and Green Hills. - 09/25/07 09:31 PM
Homes, Castles, Cottages and Green Hills
I'm not sure exactly why, but I've always been interested in the homes, castles, cottages and green hills of Ireland. I've learned a lot about the picturesque, the plain and the absolutely astounding while traveling through Ireland this month. So to answer those of you … (48 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: ECO - Environmental Consultant Advanced Training and Certification for REALTORS® - 08/31/07 07:32 AM
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ECO - Environmental Consultant
Here in North Carolina we have a Certification Program for environmentally conscious REALTORS®. It allows REALTORS® to obtain an ECO Certification. ECO stands for Environmental Consultant.
REALTORS® who obtain the ECO certificationundergo a significant training program --36 hours of real-time, hands-on classroom/site evaluation/in-the-field training. I … (22 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Anatomy of a Land Sale. CHASING WATERFALLS , Asking Questions & Listening to An Investor’s Dream (Part I) - 06/12/07 09:56 AM
Our client, JT, a professional photographer, (black & white) - tells us he has been "chasing waterfalls". I ask him my favorite question: "Tell me what is most important to you about this much sought-after waterfall."
His eyes light up. He explains that often he passes his days photographing … (42 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: The APPRAISER Cometh! - 04/09/07 07:20 AM
It was early morning. Still early enough for the anxious homeowners to deal with an unexpected blanket of snow on this April morning the Appraiser had scheduled his visit. The Appraiser was due to arrive within the hour.
According to the Department of Labor, Appraisers of real estate "estimate the value of real … (26 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Education Requirements for Real Estate Professionals in North Carolina - 04/08/07 07:23 PM
From time to time people ask me about the quality of education that real estate professionals in the State of North Carolina receive. As a professional educator for almost a decade prior to my career in the business world, I feel qualified to speak about this. I can say that the … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate Market, First Quarter, 2007 & The GREEN Building Surge - 04/08/07 06:58 PM
Residential Sales Trends/ Existing Homes Asheville, N.C.
NOTES from janeAnne
Here is a chart that compares residential sales in Asheville this time last year to sales in 2007. You will note that although fewer homes sold in 02/2007 than in 02/2006, the price of those homes is higher, and the days on … (11 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: About Consumer Protection in North Carolina - 04/07/07 01:30 PM
Did you know that real estate professionals in the State of North Carolina are overseen by an independent state governmental agency?
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Opportunity Knocks, A Little Humor, A Little Rant on The Life and Times of REALTORS® and Our Clients - 03/04/07 12:09 PM
He opened our office door, stepped inside. The day was typical for Asheville, N.C where the real estate market is strong, and so are the people. The River was shining. A day created for possibility.
So why was this person looking as if he had been pecked by a family of hungry woodpeckers? He started right out, … (55 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: New Construction: Interior Foibles and Remedies - 02/26/07 08:41 PM
Scenario: The sale of new construction investment property about six(6) months from completion. Investor is a widow. Investor has a devoted daughter who happens to be a prize-winning architect. The daughter favors the benefits Healthy-Built Homes offer and the principles of smart growth, new urbanism, and green building. We had been … (7 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Insights- Buying Homes in Asheville & Appreciation Rates - 02/22/07 07:07 AM
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 … (30 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Energy “D-”efficient. What's Your Score? - 02/11/07 04:34 PM
Exactly what makes a home energy efficient? Today I'm biting into that issue.
Check around and you will see that there are change just one bulb in your home campaigns and at least one of your neighbors can tell you about the possibility of preventing global warming from showing up as a mega-disaster for … (6 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Got Bees? Listen. They are “Noisy” in Their “Boring” Pursuits - 02/08/07 04:23 PM
If you have a log cabin or wood-sided home like this one, take a clue from the dog and man in this photo. Closely inspect the door jams and stairs and decks! Keeping a close eye on your abode will help you avoid the "sting" of infestation from the ravenous carpenter … (41 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: For Buyers, Sellers and Investors--How to "Interview" a REALTOR® and Get Happy Results - 02/06/07 09:01 PM
When it comes to serious decisions that impact your life, like buying or selling real property, you want to be happy with the choices you make! Authentic communication and teamwork are musts. So my team at our Firm and I sat down and created a short and sweet quiz. We think, on a … (19 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Down By The River. Brownfields. Heads-Up to Investors and their REALTORS. - 02/01/07 06:22 PM
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 … (9 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: UP Trends in the Real Estate Market. - 02/01/07 11:04 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 … (7 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: PRIMETIME Stars "GREEN" Sundance Channel Due in 2007 - 01/17/07 03:09 PM
So I've been pretty "star struck" with discovering "trends" we could well take stock of lately. Here's my latest fascinating news. HEY! This is as good as getting on great snow before all the other skiers, and flying down the mountain while it's pure white and almost untouched. You'll see why I'm using the ski … (16 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Are Your Riding the Latest Building Trend Track? - 01/17/07 02:22 AM
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, … (32 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Trend in 1031s, Socially Responsible (SRI) Investment and Real Estate Investment Trusts(REITs) - 01/13/07 11:03 AM
Recently Bill Westel commented on my blog on indicators pointing to Green homes being the standard by 2010 that "if one were smart finding the stocks of companies that build green home products probably would be a good investment!"
Folks, if you are interested in trends in the real estate market, Bill's remark … (11 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: What REALTORS ®Do for Clients Before They Ever Meet - 01/09/07 01:38 PM
REALTORS® play an important role when it comes to buyer-clients and their wise choices in the selection of homes.
So much goes on behind the scenes from which our clients may benefit, but may be unaware.
Take for example this month's meeting here in Asheville of REALTORS® who hold the ECO … (10 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Green home today. Industry standard tomorrow- The 2010 Forecast - 01/08/07 08:17 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 … (18 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Growing Trend Toward Green-Builts - 01/06/07 06:34 PM
It is empowering 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. … (15 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: 1031s in the Mountains for 2007 - 01/04/07 10:49 AM
"Baby boomers" who, like their grandkids, are all bundled up for cold weather up north, are seeking the warmer climes and investment potential in the Greater Asheville Area.
They tell me they are ready to let their wealth "flower" in years to come. Interestingly, the demand for 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges has … (12 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Brownfields Re-Development. A Heads-Up to Investors and Their REALTORS®. - 01/02/07 07:35 PM
Heads-Up Investors there's a new trend in an old place. A collaborative process for identifying and prioritizing brownfields for assessment for future use is about to get underway all across the USA.. Could this effort signal a trend in the real estate investment market? From where we stand, it looks that way. … (9 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: ASHEVILLE, Embraced by Mountains, Fed by Rivers, this is Real Property Investing at Its Finest - 01/02/07 06:46 PM
Where can you find gourmet vegetarian dishes served by candlelight, and a smorgasbord of goodies for the culturally-inspired? Why in Asheville, North Carolina, of course. Embraced by mountains, fed by rivers, and admired by all who come to visit, this could be the opportunity of which real estate investors dream. Asheville is … (5 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Transfer of Land in North Carolina. It's History by "Metes and Bounds" - 12/30/06 09:58 AM
Land transfers in the State of North Carolina may bring with them metes and bounds and mystery. Be prepared for bits of history written between the lines in old land surveys, and also be ready for a challenge when you decipher them. Interested in definitions?...Metes... "A boundary defined by the measurement … (10 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Anatomy of Rural Land Sale. A Good-Natured Look at a Real Challenge. Part 2 - 12/22/06 01:04 PM
On November 14th I wrote about an exciting scenario: RURAL LAND SALE Cash Deal with Contingencies. 35+ AC in beautiful (see photo) Madison County, North Carolina, about 30 minutes north of Asheville , NC.
I expressed concern that the parties to the transaction wanted/neededto close in 60 days, max. and that due diligence … (13 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: GREEN Trends in the Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate Market - 12/21/06 03:52 PM
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 … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Black Ink Sustainable Design = GREEN - 12/15/06 07:04 PM
It's a lot easier to be under the green umbrella these days than it used to be even five years ago. I remember the day when folks rolled their eyes and looked for roots growing out of my feet when I first became interested in alternative and sustainable design. Now … (8 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: "Disposable" REALTORS®- “Bah Humbug” on Misperceptions - 12/10/06 04:11 PM
Let's put it right on the table. Some folks hold REALTORS® a bit suspect , even disposable,much the same they do used car salespersons. I don't much like that...
Another thing. Some folks assume REALTORS® are happy to chat well after the last embers from the holiday fire are cold. … (14 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Life in Corporate HQ or Promises of Romance & Prosperity in a B&B? Ask Your REALTOR® (Part 2) - 12/07/06 09:26 PM
As REALTOR ® who loves the mountain landscapes , historic homes now converted to successful Inns and prosperous B&Bs nestled in Asheville, N.C., and nearby in picturesque villages have a special appeal for me.
As the former owner of a "green renovation" B&B Homestay, I can recommend the B&B business--but only to my clients who … (6 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: FYI~ ECO-Friendly Real Estate Investors - 12/06/06 10:38 PM
~info bit~ THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's leading coalition of corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations working together to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.Since its founding in 1993, the Council has grown to … (7 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Condo- Charm and CAVEATS - 12/05/06 01:37 AM
I listed this very nice condo today.
Before I did, I reviewed the 3 Essential CONDO CAVEATS, reminding myself that things can appear to be black and white , but beneath the charm could look a big red stoplight!
CONDO CAVEATS1. Fifty (50) percent or more of the units are tenant (renter as opposed to … (11 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Environmentally Tuned-In Homes the Norm by 2010 ? - 11/25/06 10:40 AM
Leading Edge. Smart. Involved. That's You.You would never crawl on toxin-laden surfaces-like the carpet you might find in #5 below.Your living spaces are healthy from the ultimate gourmet kitchen, sumptuous sauna-master bath, vast solar room that breathes warm, fresh air into your surroundings while at the same time offering you spectacular … (9 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Anatomy of A Rural Acreage Sale. A Good-Natured Look at a Real Challenge. - 11/14/06 10:16 PM
Scenario: Cash Deal with Contingencies. 35+ AC in beautiful Madison County, North Carolina. Parties to the transaction want/need to close in 60 days, max. Due diligence to remove contingencies on acreage likely to take up to and beyond 120 days.
Challenge: Close in 60 Days When it Takes 120 Days to … (13 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Sleuthing for a Prosperous Future - 11/13/06 02:05 PM
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 … (7 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Ode to the "Ordinary" REALTOR® - 11/12/06 05:13 PM
Lately there's been some talk around town about the value of services real estate professionals provide. Here's a verse in which I have THIS to say about THAT!
Ode to the "Ordinary" REALTOR®
On the surface most of us appear to be ordinary characters-not necessarily brilliant, gorgeous, or handsome,even if our mother's think … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: "Edens Lost and Found" Trends to Watch - 11/08/06 10:45 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 … (3 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Environmental Issues & Disclosure and Material Fact (1) - 11/05/06 03:59 PM
Whether real estate investors are aware of it or not, they must know certain facts and obtain certaininformation regarding the Environmental Laws of a State. How can they get the information they need? Why from REALTORS®, of course! REALTORS® c an point investors in the direction of a wealth of information and are an … (0 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: On Wells and Finding a Lost Well- Without Falling In! - 11/04/06 09:53 PM
We were out on 35 acres today, looking for a well.
This is beautiful acreage, perfect for an equestrian retreat. It is level at the bottom, then rises gently thorugh a series of hills to the viewpoint high up the mountainside.
But where was the well? We had hints from the … (5 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Demand for Healthy Built® Homes Drives Real Estate Market - 11/04/06 08:39 PM
Home owners as well as second/vacation home investors in Asheville’s “Green” real estate market have certain advantages. In the Greater Asheville area, where using green technology is becoming more in demand each year, there are 374 “Green” homes currently being built and 24 on the market.
The demand for NC Healthy … (10 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Glowing Appraisals - 11/03/06 08:25 AM
Whether marketing a home, or seeking a loan for residential property the appraisal is a key factor. Appraisers can use various methods to figure out the value of a residential property. Most likely, the Appraiser determines the value solely on comparable properties nearby and home sales prices. It is important that you know how to get … (10 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: “How many miles per gallon does this home get?” The Home Energy Rating (HERS) Test. - 10/23/06 08:10 PM
One of my clients was in the market for older homes last year, but she was concerned about how these homes would stack up in terms of their home energy rating. As part of her investigation, she made it a point to discover if a home she might be interested in … (15 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Great Link to Find Your Personal Environmental Impact - 10/22/06 10:47 PM
In Asheville, N.C., with our population of about 80,000, currently 34 active,standing boards and commissions serve in the capacity of addressingthe complexities inherent in our vibrant city. There are any number of very viable pathways to sustainability. You can look at culture, population, environmental conditions,and available technology.You can research the rankings … (7 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate Turns Toward Green - 10/19/06 07:05 PM
Although I am a Land Specialist in the Asheville and Greater Asheville, N.C. area — (I focus on conservation developments/Preserves such as Creston Preserve and the ECO Horse-Friendly Walnut Creek Preserve as well as other “ECO conscious” investment real estate)— at least once a quarter I amble on over to take a peek at what’s … (3 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: 1031 and ECO conscious Investing: Tips on Finding THE QI for You - 10/13/06 08:20 PM
These days it seems that more and more folks are opting to exercise a “Green-Sustainable” 1031 Exchange… This is the first time quite a number of them "ECO conscious" investors have taken an interest in this tax advantage. For the Exchange to work, it is of paramount importance to have a … (3 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: The "Broader View" Scenario in Value-Added Real Estate (part 2) - 10/08/06 03:35 PM
Tonight I am writing about the "broader view" in value-added real estate investing- it includes natural capital.
I have seen many situations in which a real estate portfolio has grow via the 1031 Like Kind Exchange while it also was creating positive possibilities now and into the future . . .Here is one example … (6 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: Local Green Veggies - 10/02/06 11:48 PM
While we are on the subject of Greens...
Read on October 1st, 2006
“The Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday that the E. coli outbreak that involved 187 cases of illnessincluding one death, 29 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) and 97 hospitalizations was caused by tainted spinach produced by Natural Selection Foods LLC … (0 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: green as green can BE, you see (part 2) remedies - 09/30/06 11:31 AM
Yesterday I wrote about toxic glopp in indoor spaces and promised that today I'd get back with you to tell you about Simple Remedies.
Remember when you were in Fourth Grade and your teacher taught about plants and their amazing ability to absorb carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen and carbohydrates? … (1 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: green as green can BE! and the case of 300 volatile hazards - 09/29/06 04:49 PM
Did you know that at least 300 volatile substances found inside many homes and places of business can make you and your family sick? When I researched this, there was a B I G AHA! Moment for me...THE CULPRITS
. . .detergents, gasoline, oils, plastics, rubber, synthetic fibers,tobacco, smoke, carpet, clothes, foam insulation, … (4 comments)
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advice for buyers sellers and investors: an Asheville Evening - 09/21/06 12:01 AM
It's one of those perfect, clear nights in Asheville. Not a cloud in the sky. From my ridgetop, facing north, a million stars above call my name. Here in the venerable mountains, almost as old as time itself, tonight I am thinking that it actually is easy to connect with … (1 comments)
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