green: Wisconsin Foreclosure Options - What do I do now? - 11/21/08 02:34 PM
What are my options to foreclosure in Wisconsin?
1. Make the payments:
Your best option of course is to bring your mortgage current by paying back payments
(arrears) due and any interest or fees assessed.
• If you are only behind a payment or two, talk to your lender. … (0 comments)
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green: Do You Know the Way to an Energy Efficient and Healthy Home? - 11/21/08 04:27 AM
Concerned about the environment, global warming, rising energy costs or home-related health issues? Are you aware that there are more and more homes that address these concerns? Did you know that Earth Advantage*, a regional leader in green home certification, has a realtor certification program, EA S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited … (3 comments)
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green: Tax Credits for Home Improvements? - 11/20/08 07:10 PM
What energy-efficiency home improvements qualify for energy tax credits?
If you're considering making any energy-efficiency improvements to your home or shopping for a new appliance, it pays to look into state and federal energy tax credits. A tax credit reduces your tax bill, making it a little easier to fit energy … (1 comments)
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green: Stormy - 11/20/08 03:38 PM
If you have storm windows and notice condensation on the inside of the storm window, there is an air leak that is making the windows less effective than they can were intended to be. This can be especially irritating when you can't see outside because of the steamed up surface and … (0 comments)
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green: Steps to Green Up Your Home - 11/19/08 03:29 PM
Next time you are in the market for furnishing your home, consider healthy, non-toxic options. If you want to clean up the air inside your home, you have to make greener, more healthy consumer choices when dressing up your house. Most people don't realize that the majority of furniture sold today consist of … (0 comments)
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green: Trek goes chainless! - 11/19/08 06:56 AM
With the move to a Green lifestyle a lot of people are trading in their cars for bikes. It saves on gas, helps the environment and your health. One of the barriers for a lot of bike riders is maintenance and complexity. So Trek is introducing chainless bikes! Surprise your best … (2 comments)
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green: Continuing Ed Class - NAHB Green Building Guidelines - 11/19/08 05:48 AM
The Building Green Works Committee of the Jackson Association of Home Builders in Ridgeland, MS held a continuing education class on Green Building. Dale Koelher from Purdue University was the guest speaker.
Moisture is no doubt a primary concern to builders and home owners.To help understand the principles of … (0 comments)
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green: Energuy - The Game - 11/19/08 02:33 AM
This is an entertaining (and educational) online game from the folks at Quebec's Agence de l'efficaté énergétique ("Agency of Energy Efficiency"). Grab Energuy's hand, lead him around rooms, and point out the energy savings. You'll play it over and over until you find every one (20 in all), or maybe you can't get … (0 comments)
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green: Alternative Living - Lowering the Bar on America's Living Standards - 11/18/08 02:24 PM
Take a look at this young man's lifestyle. Jay Shafer has been living in homes smaller than some peoples closets. His entire living space is smaller than the small home office I am sitting in right now.
But after watching his videos I have to admit that my inner hippy cries … (2 comments)
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green: Green Schools - 11/18/08 11:04 AM
Green Schools
The new school year is in full swing, and many parents, teachers, and administrators are thinking about ways to keep our kids healthier. More and more concern is focusing on the school environment--from lunch menus to the air our kids are breathing in the classroom. "Classroom … (0 comments)
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green: kill up to 99.99 percent of bacteria, viruses, and mold on surfaces, - 11/18/08 10:56 AM
Experts say staph is a common problem for athletes
Like athletes in other contact sports, football players are prone to staph infections because of their sport's skin-on-skin contact, the frequency of cuts and the warm, moist conditions in locker rooms, which encourage the growth of bacteria. Because they … (1 comments)
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green: Improve the Indoor Air Quality of Your Home - 11/17/08 06:30 PM
For most people, it comes as a suprise to learn that a home's interior exposes us to 2-5 times more pollution than we are exoposed to outdoors. Given that most of us spend the majority of our time indoors, and that many buildings are tightly sealed for energy efficiency, creating healthy indoor air is an … (0 comments)
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green: Popular topic - 11/17/08 05:23 PM
This week on the Today Show, the theme is water conservation and the impacts of global warming on this natural resource. Conservation efforts everyone can can make part of their live will be introduced on each day of the show. Each person uses about 100 to 175 gallons of water a day which makes … (0 comments)
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green: What Color Green? - 11/17/08 01:22 PM
I was trying to describe a certain shade of green to husband and he kept saying, "its green right"
I said, "but its a softer green, its a sea foam green or possibly maybe a bayberry green"
He said, "green is green". And I said "NO, green is not green, it's … (15 comments)
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green: GREEN: www.2shoplocal.com - 11/17/08 10:16 AM
I was driving into Kannapolis this morning and saw a billboard. It was an ad for www.2shoplocal.com for Cabarrus County. So I jotted it and just looked it up. It looks to be a collaborative effort put up by 3 banks. It has sites for Stanly, Anson and Cabarrrus Counties, which … (0 comments)
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green: Just leaving California and I LOVE Chesapeake and Portsmouth VA - 11/16/08 09:46 PM
Not saying that California doesn't have its high points, like my entire family lives there, but I have to say I can't wait to get back to Virginia
Aside from lacking movie stars, we don't have traffic! If you think I'm wrong, get on a plane and hang out in … (2 comments)
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green: 10 Ways to Go Green - 11/16/08 05:08 PM
Ten Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Climate change is in the news. It seems like everyone's "going green." We're glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Our grandchildren-and their children-will thank us … (11 comments)
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green: OK - It's A GREEN Weekend! - 11/15/08 08:09 AM
How Will You Be Green This Weekend?
Did you know .....that in 1957, a geologist for Shell Oil Company predicted existing fossil fuel reserves would be depleted rapidly once the demand escalated. The impressive part is he predicted the critical time to be early 2000's.....hmmmmm. ( FYI - petroleum,natural gas and coal … (5 comments)
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green: 3 Reasons I like Fractional Ownership... - 11/14/08 03:22 PM
Fractional ownership is a new concept to many people. It has some of the same characteristics as 'timeshare' but just like a minivan has some similar characteristics as a sports coup – they really are two different animals. Below I’m going to explain just three of my favorite reasons to own … (0 comments)
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green: Going Green - 11/14/08 09:04 AM
Why Go Green? You’ve probably noticed that green is everywhere these days--in the news, politics, fashion, and even technology. You can hardly escape it on the Internet, and now with the Planet Green TV network, you can even enjoy eco-friendly entertainment 24 hours a day. That’s all great as far as … (2 comments)
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green: Make Your House Move Greener - 11/14/08 08:45 AM
When moving to a new house, there's an environmental price. At any given time, millions are on the move; sometimes just across the street or across the country. Millions of movers means millions of miles, and then there are all the peripheral items involved such as packing materials - often used once, … (0 comments)
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green: GREEN - Residential Elective Course Now Available Online - 11/14/08 08:32 AM
The Residential elective course for NAR's Green designation has been launched at Realtor University. Check out the Featured Product link.
Enter the Discount Code "GREENRE08" (that's zero-eight for the last 2 characters) on this screen (not at checkout) to get the promotional pricing, i.e., 10% off the elective course, or 20% … (2 comments)
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green: Going green isn't being marketed very well. - 11/13/08 05:04 PM
You know it doesn’t matter what side you’re on or what news department you listen to anymore. The economy is going down the drain period. There is no ifs ands or buts about it anymore. So, then why isn’t something that doesn’t appeal to the masses in America being marketed more … (4 comments)
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green: Utah to Send Anaheim "Green Power" - 11/12/08 10:43 PM
No, this is not a trade in the NBA...
Anaheim seems determined to honor their word and the state mandate that 20% of their power be "green electricity" for households by the year 2012.
After a bit more testing is completed the Utah power plant will send Anaheim 11 megawatts … (0 comments)
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green: Going Green - A Little At A Time - 11/12/08 09:47 PM
OK - This is post #2 about the new GREEN designation with NAR. I really am excited about teaching this class! The amount of information that is out there is extremely overwhelming so I thought some of you may want to have doses of many of the resources as there are just way … (0 comments)
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green: America Recycles Day is November 15th - Encinitas to Offer Free e-Waste Drop-Off - 11/12/08 08:42 PM
In case you aren't aware...
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th is AMERICA RECYCLES DAY.
Spread the word - Reblog - Tell your Clients - Put it on your calendar
Awareness about recycling, and using recycled products, is key to success, and reminding folks about all that they can do WILL make a difference.
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green: Free Home Planning Seminar - 11/12/08 01:33 PM
Jeremy Bonin, principal architect of Bonin Architects & Associates, will be presenting the educational workshop "Green Home Design" at a FREE Home Planning Seminar at the Best Western Executive Inn & Conference Center, Manchester, NH on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
If you are considering building … (3 comments)
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green: Being more "green" - 11/11/08 02:02 PM
Everywhere you look there's an advertisement for something that's "green". Green has become a marketing genius in a time where people are scared of global warming (which I will refrain from commenting on) and rising energy prices. These rising energy prices are going to be especially hard on people's pockets … (0 comments)
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green: National Association of Realtors Conference - 11/11/08 01:17 PM
I have just come back from the REALTORS national conference. Many great speakers bringing helpful info. As usual, I learned a lot. A couple of interesting items I wanted to share. One is that houses are beginning to sell in areas that have been terribly down, Michigan, Florida, California. They are … (1 comments)
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green: What makes a home eco-friendly and "Green" ? - 11/11/08 11:02 AM
New Home Construction in the rapidly developed communities around Phoenix, such as Glendale, Peoria and Desert Ridge Marketplace in North Phoenix as slowed considerably as a result of little interest in new home construction.
Buyers are buying spec homes in builder inventory as they are priced at steep discount as new … (20 comments)
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green: An excellent website I wanted to share with you... - 11/11/08 10:18 AM
100+ Green Gift Ideas
12 Natural Remedies
Green Product Reviews
Eat Safe
The most fuel efficient cars
And so much more. I wanted to share this site with you if you are wanting to "Green" your life a little....or alot!
This site is rich with tips and tricks that will help … (0 comments)
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green: Green! Green! Green! - 11/10/08 10:50 PM
I was just reading another blog about going Green! I try vey hard to be Green and work on it eveyday. Being green is a new way of helping our environment with most right now. It is something we all should have doing a long time ago. thanks to President Bill … (0 comments)
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green: Helping to lower your carbon footprint - 11/10/08 10:20 PM
If you are trying to lower your carbon footprint on the world check out this group http://www.greendimes.com/ They have some interesting ways to stay green and help our children's children inherit a better world.
They have a great article from "Business Week: Reducing Junk Mail (BusinessWeek)" and "Go Green From Cradle … (0 comments)
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green: Austin Hopes To Cut Landfill Waste To Nothing by 2040 - 11/10/08 10:02 PM
Austin is putting together a plan to have zero trash in the future.
There are a few cities that are starting or have started the plan such as Seattle and San Francisco.
Austin hired a company from California to help in this process. They want to accomplish this by reusing and recycling everything and … (0 comments)
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green: Look at the last paragraph! - 11/10/08 09:25 AM
Will Americans spend more on green homes? REAL TRENDS update #1053
Despite, or maybe because of the capricious economy, more Americans are going green when it comes to their homes, according to a recent survey conducted by Better Homes and Gardens at home shows in 15 cities across the country. Despite … (1 comments)
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green: Easiest Ways to Save the Planet - 11/10/08 08:17 AM
With "going green" becoming more popular by the minute, I thought I'd share these tips. These are the easiest and most effective ways to cut down on energy consumption, pollution, and help mother earth out. Everyone can do something little, and that would help our planet a lot!
1. Make sure your … (0 comments)
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green: Salt Lake City Green - 11/09/08 10:54 PM
Salt Lake City Green! What is it? Salt Lake City Green is arguably the most comprehensive municipal environmental initiative in the nation. This exciting program is an effort to preserve and sustain our most precious natural resources. 'The program has brought Salt Lake City to the forefront in national and … (0 comments)
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green: VENICE IS 3rd ON FORBES 10 BEST "SUBURBS" TO SELL A HOME - 11/09/08 02:42 PM
VENICE IS 3rd ON FORBES 10 BEST “SUBURBS” TO SELL A HOME
Prices in Berkley are up 9% this year, making Santa Monica’s kin city top on Forbes’ Ten Best Suburbs To Sell A Home. Our fair Venice is third on that list, with the Dallas suburb of … (0 comments)
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green: Debut of the GREEN Designee! - 11/09/08 09:17 AM
It was a class of around 236 REALTORS from all over the US including Puerto Rico that made up the debut class for NAR's Sustainable Property Designation. It was a two day class in Orlando before the opening of the 100th NAR National Conference. All attendees, now designees, are recognized as … (5 comments)
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green: Have you been feeling Green lately? - 11/08/08 10:56 PM
I am going to assume by now you have heard about going green. It first started in the 70's with the hippy movement, but the green they were talking about there is not the same green we are talking about today.
If you went to "Making Green Building Work for You … (4 comments)
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green: It’s Not Hard To Be Green - 11/08/08 10:17 AM
(ARA) – DIY. So last year. Now it’s GIY. As in green-it-yourself. And just like DIY projects, there are plenty of easy GIY weekend home improvement projects that will save energy and money and add value to your home. Oh, and we should mention you can help protect the planet while … (0 comments)
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green: What is "GREEN" - 11/07/08 03:49 PM
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green: Fall lawn care tips - 11/07/08 12:26 PM
As many of us already know proper lawn care and maintenance is a vital part of your homes curb appeal and exterior beauty. Unfortunately, many people don't know how to properly maintain their lawn, so here are a few great tips that will help you this fall in not only … (4 comments)
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green: Go To the 5th Annual Washington Green Festival this Weekend-11/8-11/9 - 11/07/08 09:01 AM
This weekend the 5th Annual Green Festival comes to the Washington D.C. Convention Center.
We all know that there has been an increased interest lately in all things 'Green.' This is an opportunity to find out more about how to integrate these changes into your life and your home.
I am … (0 comments)
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green: Eco-Friendly Remodeling - 11/04/08 12:58 PM
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green: Easy Ways to Green Your Home - 11/04/08 12:04 PM
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green: A Nuclear Scientist's Plan for Reducing Our Oil Dependence, That Neither of the Campaigns has Mentioned - 11/03/08 07:59 PM
Here's a plan for reducing our dependence on high priced oil, that I heard at the end of July. Mr. Robert Zubrin was interviewed over two days on a radio show that I sometimes listen to off the Internet. He's a nuclear scientist from Colorado that had a well thought out … (0 comments)
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green: Blu Homes are breaking ground in Salt Lake City and Breckenridge. - 11/03/08 04:32 PM
Not long ago I posted on Blu Homes and their launch. They are bringing Affordable, prefab modern homes to the country and were making progress on land purchases in both Colorado and Utah. Well, I am happy to announce that they have many of the first steps out of the … (0 comments)
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green: Save energy without spending money. - 11/03/08 02:45 PM
Creating energy to power our homes until pretty recently has been and in many cases still is a very dirty business. Coal power plants are favored by energy companies because it is cheap in monetary terms, but it is one of the most expensive ways to create energy with regards to … (21 comments)
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green: Go Green Team, Part 3 - 11/03/08 12:03 PM
If a property has green options that increase the energy effiency of the home, the buyer might consider looking into the option of energy efficient financing. Also, if buyer is putting into place systems that will further increase the efficiency of the property, it is possible to include the cost of … (0 comments)
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green: Interesting Gas Saving Technology! - 11/02/08 08:09 PM
I've read several post lately, about how agents were reluctant to drive soft buyers around because of the price of gas. Thankfully, gas prices have fallen, but for how long is anyone's guess. I saw this company's add and web address in a recent Popular Mechanics issue. I have to say … (7 comments)
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green: November is NAR's Designation Awareness Month - 11/01/08 09:04 PM
Yes, it's that time of year again. NAR would like to remind all of us of the value of professional development, and in particular, a NAR recognized/approved designation (or certification).
According to Realtor University, the "At Home with Diversity" online course is currently half-price ($24.50, reg $49).
For those of you … (4 comments)
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green: Happy Halloween! - 10/31/08 10:37 AM
Moon and Tree
Originally uploaded by dwhokins1970
Tomorrow (eek, today! I gotta go to bed!) is Halloween! Whether you are trick or treating, trunk or treating or just partying, there are a few things you should consider.
If you are interested in having a "greener" Halloween, Lincoln Times News has … (0 comments)
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green: Go Green for the Holiday Season! - 10/30/08 09:28 PM
Some Tips on How to Reduce Waste over the Holidays:
The holidays are a time for exchanging gifts but this year, give more, waste less and lighten the load for Santa's clean up crew! Some suggestions for a less-wasteful holiday season:
Give homemade gifts, such as cookies,
handcrafts, or framed photos.
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green: Recycle Those Campaign Signs On November 5th! - 10/30/08 08:16 AM
"Sign Sign everywhere a sign Blocking out the scenery breaking my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign".... © 1970, 2002 Five Man Electrical Band
This song comes to mind when I see a neighborhood street corner near a polling location. And these signs … (10 comments)
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green: Wisconsin, Find a Real Estate Professional That Matches Your Specific Needs and Relocation Area in WI - 10/29/08 10:31 PM
Buyers: Receive a CASH BONUS of 2% of the sale price up to a maximum of $10,000.00after closing when you purchase a home with Patti Ann Kasper.To find out more, call me at 763-548-1418 today!Sellers: Your home SOLD in 39 days or less GUARANTEED, or I'll pay youup to $10,000 … (0 comments)
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green: Home Owners Analyze Your Energy Use, Great Website, Especially For Those of Us in the Twin Cities Metro area in Minnesota! - 10/28/08 07:49 PM
Here is a great website where you can analyze your energy use for your home or business and get information on how to improve your home with energy efficient products.
Energy Guide
Your unbiased source for information on today's energy choices. Find ways to save, lower your bills and help the earth's environment.
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green: Green Living in Franklin, TN - Creekstone - 10/28/08 12:57 PM
Recently I went to an open house for a new community here in Franklin, TN. It is called Creekstone. (www.creekstonefranklin.com) It is all about GREEN. They are committed to meeting a builder’s challenge set forth from the US Department of Energy. The Builders Challenge program recognizes builders committed to building homes … (3 comments)
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green: Bottled Water No Safer Than Tap Water? - 10/28/08 04:46 AM
Bottled Water No Safer Than Tap Water, Study Finds
The two-year study was conducted by the Environmental Working Group, an environmental advocacy group founded by scientists. The study's lab tests on 10 brands of bottled water detected 38 chemicals including bacteria, caffeine, the pain reliever acetaminophen, fertilizer, solvents, … (6 comments)
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green: Oak Park Realty Goes Green! - 10/27/08 07:23 PM
Oak Park Realty, Minot North Dakota's First and Only Green Realtor.
Why: You know how you get set in your ways but then all of a sudden the light bulb comes on and you have a totally different view of something. Well this is what happened to me. In the past … (0 comments)
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green: Going Green, Saving Money & Getting Federal Tax Credits! - 10/27/08 01:16 PM
Effective October 3, 2008, the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008" was signed by President Bush allowing additional federal tax credits for energy efficiency improvements for the home, cars and energy systems. Not only does this Act help support the ‘going green' effort, it can help you earn tax deductions.
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green: We Are Still Lending! - 10/27/08 11:11 AM
We are still lending and people are still buying homes; lendingrestrictions have not desecrated the purchase market. Here are a few things we can do:
Lend all the way to 97%, or 3% down for purchases (FHA Loans) and cash-out refinances to 95%. In a period of declining home values, this is … (4 comments)
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green: A Little Good News... - 10/27/08 10:40 AM
Existing Home sales in September rose 5.5%, the largest increase in five years. This shows a possible glint of hope the housing market may be reaching the near bottom mark. Interest rates are still historically very low, and with the rate of foreclosures increasing, buyers are taking advantage of discounted prices.
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green: Going Green in Hunterdon County New Jersey - 10/26/08 10:43 PM
Have you heard the news?
Green real estate is getting lots of buzz. More and more homebuyers are looking for ways to increase their green footprint. They are looking for that perfect home and yard that will give them eco-luxury. Going Green in Flemington, Clinton, and Hunterdon County New Jersey is … (0 comments)
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green: Video | Eco-Friendly Handcrafted Luxury Home Mansion Beauty - 10/26/08 06:03 PM
Michael Funk’s 1,200 acres along the Yuba River in the Sierra Nevada foothills above Nevada City, California, are nothing short of magical. Anyone lucky enough to spend time on this land can’t help but leave rejuvenated and inspired; the majestic waterfalls, dramatic gorges and fairy-tale woodlands seep inside and become a … (4 comments)
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green: Green Energy Tax Credits for Log Homes - NEW Energy Act - 10/26/08 11:57 AM
Up until October 3rd., the tax incentives for homeowners to utilize solar or wind energy were minimal. A maximum Federal tax credit for homeowners was only $2,000 for photovoltaic systems, wind or solar water heating systems in any tax year. Congress just passed a substantial tax incentive for homeowners to encourage … (3 comments)
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green: Newest Way to "Go Green" - 10/25/08 01:28 PM
Everyone is thinking about "Going Green" these days. And everyone knows the general ways they can do that. Recycle and use recycled products, use green cleaning products, conserve energy - you know, the usual.
I'm starting a blog series about a new way to "Go Green" that affects homeowners, builders … (0 comments)
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green: Redesign * Sustainable Interiors * Purchasing Wisely - 10/25/08 12:59 PM
Purchasing Wisely and Sustainably
· I am all for reducing consumerism, finding my environmental concern a challenge to integrate with my profession
· Sustainable decor is perfectly possible.
My concern for the state of the earth, personal belief in living 'green' with as small a carbon footprint as possible and my Scottish grandmother's plain old … (2 comments)
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green: Building Permit Fees Waived for Energy Efficiency - 10/25/08 11:38 AM
Save with Energy Efficient Equipment
Anaheim Public Utilities are now waiving building permit fees for Anaheim residential who retrofit their inefficient equipment with approved energy-efficient equipment up to $1,000 per customer. There are four general building categories:
1. Building
2. Mechanical
3. Electric
4. Plumbing
How the Program Works
1. … (0 comments)
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green: Free Car and Upgrades with Purchase of Home - 10/25/08 11:29 AM
I don't think it's the start of a trend, but sooner or later, someone in Canada was going to borrow this incentives idea from the Brits.
Country Wide Homes took out a half page ad in the weekend Toronto Star. The builder is offering a 2010 fuel efficient vehicle (ok, it's a Kia … (1 comments)
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green: Driving Down Your Driving Time - 10/24/08 04:02 PM
As we in the United States are waking up to the end of cheap oil, many are starting to reevaluate how we get around. Around Monroe, we saw many more bicycles out this summer, and we noticed that the Badger State Trail going through Monroe had a great deal of pedestrian … (2 comments)
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green: Open House 10/26 Sunday 1:00-3:00 – Come and See this truly One of a Kind "Green Home" - 10/24/08 02:18 PM
Energy Star Rated Green new construction home Location: Evergreen MeadowsENERGY STAR RATING, GEOTHERMAL HEATING, no fuel oil bills... 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom built GREEN home. Energy efficient, more insulation, better ventilation , greater indoor air quality than traditional built homes. 15 lot cul de sac location , Surrounded by 25 … (0 comments)
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green: Fall Home Show Event - 10/24/08 01:47 PM
Image by CokeeOrg via Flickr
Check out the Fall Home Show this weekend featuring Living Green. The home show will be held at the Weber County Fairgrounds October 24th and 25th. Admission is $2 but you can obtain a free admission coupon from this link. What a great event for … (1 comments)
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green: GREEN Knowledge --- How are you marketing your value?? - 10/24/08 11:21 AM
Would like input from those that have acquired the EcoBroker License - What kinds of targeted campaigns have been successful utilizing your GREEN knowledge and/or EcoBroker License.
Whether it's for buyers and/or listings, who are you targeting....and what has been the most successful method of push campaigns --- email, direct mail, … (0 comments)
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green: Mike has just proclaimed himself the "Home Building Guru in Residence" for the AR Community! - 10/23/08 12:18 PM
The audacity of some people! Who elected me Guru? No one. I looked around and the position was vacant, so I opted in. :-)
Seriously, I've only been active for a couple of weeks, been a member since January '08. Finally dove in head-first and have been having quite a … (4 comments)
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green: Autumn in Texas, and everything is turning green - 10/23/08 11:30 AM
I love this time of year! I live in Fannin County, NE of Dallas about 80 miles, between Sherman and Paris. Another 20 miles north and you could call me an Okie! I office out of my home and have a huge set of plate glass windows in my second story … (4 comments)
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green: Cathy Faulkner of AccessU2 goes green with text message brochures - 10/22/08 06:14 PM
BrokerIPTV: Today we are talking with Cathy Faulkner VP
of Sales for AccessU2 Property Info. Welcome to the show.
Cathy Faulkner: Thanks Dan.
BrokerIPTV: In a previous segment, we were talking a
little bit about AccessU2 and what they do, but let's refresh everyone and tell
them exactly what your … (0 comments)
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green: Keep warm to heat less - 10/22/08 06:13 PM
If you use an electric blanket and turn down the heat at night, you can save money and reduce your energy consumption. A couple of things are important to remember though. First, you have to remember to turn it off in the morning. The other thing that is important is to … (0 comments)
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green: bennington, vermont - 10/22/08 03:23 PM
I have a client looking for land up in bennington, vermont and I'm looking to refer them to someone. Anyone interested?
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green: Little things - 10/21/08 03:47 PM
When you're conserving energy, every little thing can help. Painting the walls of your home a light color is more efficient. Dark colors tend to absorb light, requiring you to use more energy from light bulbs to achieve the same level of light in your home. Lighter color walls will also make … (0 comments)
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green: Pillar To Post: First Year Home Warranty Inspections - 10/21/08 01:32 PM
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green: Goin Green in Los Angeles...or anywhere - 10/21/08 11:36 AM
I was lucky enough to hear Ed Begley speak at the Califoria Association of Realtors Expo last week in Long Beach, CA. What I took away from this seminar was to start small. "Pick the low-hanging fruit" he said. What this means to you or your client is that you can … (0 comments)
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green: Environmentally Inspired Living - 10/21/08 08:16 AM
I have a gorgeous home for sale in Great Barrington that exemplifies building with consciousness. If you know anyone who wants to live in one of the most desirable places in the world, be close to town, lake, theatre, dinning, Steiner School system, Simons Rock, or just a great getway for … (0 comments)
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green: Green Buying Guide from Homescape & Baltimoresun.com - 10/20/08 03:32 PM
Check out some of the resources we have put together to help you go green. Our next step is to mark all of our listings with green features so you can easily spot them next time you're looking on baltimoresun.com or homescape.com
Buying Green
Simplifying the Green Home Conundrum
Top 10 … (1 comments)
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green: The Green Home! A resource for the Charlottesville Area Home Owner - 10/20/08 12:51 PM
If you own or are building or renovating a home and have an interest in making your built environment "Green", there are many great resources available over at Lime.com.
Explore topics such as Green Building, Green Design, Green Cleaning and find all sorts of interesting Green Lifestyle articles, videos, … (0 comments)
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green: Pillar To Post: Eco-Friendly Remodeling - 10/20/08 11:25 AM
Whether you are making an addition to your home or remodeling your bathroom cabinets, eco-friendly choices can help you conserve resources and reduce your impact on the environment. As the demand for green building materials grows, major manufactures are expanding their affordable sustainable options, so the green choice may also … (2 comments)
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green: Green Innovations at the 2008 Green Summit! - 10/20/08 03:48 AM
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From green building and energy efficiency to low water landscaping and organic products, the 2008 Green Summit had something for everyone! For those of you who were unable to attend the 2008 Green Summit, here is a summary of some of the green vendors we had an … (1 comments)
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green: Green Sells, or does it? - 10/19/08 09:23 PM
In my business, (custom building) green sells! All of my customers/prospects are wanting green homes, or at least as green as their budgets will allow.
For example: we'll be starting a 9000' home for the owner of a very well known Dallas business. We had the energy audit run on the … (2 comments)
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green: Yellow Pages Goes Green - 10/19/08 08:08 PM
Do you receive phone books and immediately recycle them? Want to opt out of receiving them in the first place?
Just go to www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org and request them not to deliver to your address!
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green: ewalk goes GREEN - 10/17/08 05:39 PM
ewalk has announced a program to go GREEN immediately, and achieve energy neutral status and certification by 1/1/2010.
Why?
Most believe we are polluting the air, water, soil, and degrading the planet for our children. Some may even believe that humans contribute to global warming.
In response, we have begun a … (2 comments)
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green: ewalk's Bringing the World to Life Program - 10/17/08 05:34 PM
eWalk has announced a Micro Loan program "Bringing the World to Life" to help Sustainable Development. You can see our 1st 3 loans at www.ewalk.com, click on the Bringing the World to Life "to learn more" link, and then on the link to Kiva.
You might ask "Why would a Virtual Tour company … (0 comments)
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green: Open House 10/17 Saturday 11-2:00 and 10/18 Sunday 1-3:00 - One of a Kind "Green Home" - 10/17/08 03:22 PM
Energy Star Rated Green new construction home Location: Evergreen MeadowsENERGY STAR RATING, GEOTHERMAL HEATING, no fuel oil bills... 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom built GREEN home. Energy efficient, more insulation, better ventilation , greater indoor air quality than traditional built homes. 15 lot cul de sac location , Surrounded by 25 … (0 comments)
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green: The City of Chelan looks into "Green & Sensitive" Development - 10/16/08 03:44 PM
The Chelan Planning commission discussed "Green & Sensitive" development, which is one of the city council's desires to begin undertaking in 2009. The state's Growth Management Act is also requiring certain aspects of green development in its latest iterations.
For further information on this, or a host of other happenings in … (0 comments)
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green: One more way to save the planet... - 10/16/08 01:51 PM
Many of you probably have a phone book that was dropped on your doorstep last year. Maybe you even have a stack of old ones in the garage. Normally the recyclers won't take them because of the glue in the binding. So they sit there collecting dust, unless you throw them … (3 comments)
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green: Battery blues - 10/16/08 01:29 PM
Fall is a good time to check you battery's load capabilities. Getting stuck on a cold winter day because a little preventative maintenance was overlooked is no fun. Newer cars are equipped with so many computers and electronic systems, higher load capacity batteries are needed. My Volkswagen Eurovan was having trouble - … (0 comments)
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green: Help Make A Differnce - Turn Your House Green! - 10/16/08 10:38 AM
FALL OFFERS A BREAK FROM SCORCHING TEMPS THANK GOD AND THE HIGH ENERGY BILLS THAT COME WITH IT. THE FOLLOWING ARE TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF THE COOLER WEATHER.
1. OPEN WINDOWS WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUT OUR DOOR BREEZES. WHILE THERE ARE SECURITY AND SAFETY CONCERNS THAT … (0 comments)
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green: One Flush or Two? - 10/16/08 08:02 AM
Americans traveling abroad are sometimes surprised to discover two buttons on the toilet --one for a small flush; the other for a full flush. This is a great water-conservation option developed in the 1980s that is only recently finding its way to North America. Using only the water you need to discharge … (7 comments)
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green: Home Buying Economics Tip #457 - 10/14/08 01:34 PM
So you might be thinking of purchasing a new home and it may even be your first home. There are a gazillion different factors to consider when buying your first new home from the overall purchase price, to property condition, to market value to your debt to income ratio. But if … (3 comments)
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green: Willow Branch Lofts Technology and Innovation at Competetive Prices - 10/13/08 01:01 PM
I just left the Willow Branch Lofts located at 1807 Poquito just South of the corner of MLK and Poquito in East Austin. Aside from the location being only 10 blocks to the Capitol, blocks from the East Campus's hippest restaurants, and UT it was the little things that intrigued me … (0 comments)
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green: Why aren't we building Every new Commercial Building and School green? - 10/13/08 11:30 AM
There is no doubt that building green is not only healthier for the people that occupy the building but it makes economic Sense...lets just say that building green saves green...in the long run!
Take a $5 Million dollar commercial building...the up front costs to go green vs. conventional will run about … (3 comments)
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