green: We're all Tapped In and Waiting for Spring - 03/15/08 04:55 PM
Parker's Maple Barn a renewable, sustainable Green-Get-Away!
One of my favorite places to visit in New Hampshire is Parker's Maple Barn. It is a family owned establishment which began in the 1960s with a small Sugar House. Today, it is a very popular gathering place with a restaurant, operating sugar house, and … (18 comments)
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green: Lamorinda: Green Drinks Event, March 17th Moraga Barn - 03/15/08 03:28 PM
Lamorinda'sGreen Drinks:A 'Sustainable' Event
March 17, 2008At theMoraga Barn925 Country Club Drive6:00 PM - 8:30 PMRefreshments will be served (Donations requested)Beer, Wine and soft drinks availableBring your business card for our door prize drawings!Sponsored by Moraga Hardware & Lumber and The Olsen Team
The towns of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda are sponsoring the … (1 comments)
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green: Green Residences - Megalithic style! - 03/14/08 07:11 PM
Wow! ...pretty much all I can say.
Thanks to Sylvia Barry's recent post on "unique" buildings, this novel take on "green" design has recently come to my attention. As a green home certifying agent, I have worked on both residential and commercial projects of widely varying design and style, yet nothing like … (2 comments)
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green: Has the Real Estate Market Hit Bottom Yet? - 03/14/08 03:36 PM
In Orange County, CA, I believe that we're nearly there, if not right on top of it.
New home sales and rental prices were one of my first indicators. New home builders are the first home sellers to drastically slash prices. Their homes are rarely priced incorrectly because they're a cash flow company … (3 comments)
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green: A Green Tip For You From Lynn's Home Team - 03/13/08 09:43 PM
Another water conservation tip for all you Paradise home owners. Last week, my water conservation tip was about outdoor landscape watering and this week it is about saving water in the kitchen.
Tip #1 - The dishwasher uses less water than hand washing in the sink. We should try and only wash … (0 comments)
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green: Green Summit in Sacramento - 03/13/08 04:44 PM
Want to learn more about Green everything? Want to find out about Green buildings, Green cars, and Green energy. Attend the Green Summit coming to Sacramento April 7th to 9th at the Convention Center. Looks as though the exhibit hall will be open for free and you can register for the … (0 comments)
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green: It's Not Easy Being Chartreuse, that's a shade of green, isn't it? - 03/13/08 12:16 PM
Rain is pouring down outside my St. John’s, Newfoundland home today and that may not sound strange to many of you but it is to us – it should be snowing. Here we call it Sheila’s Brush (which is a snow storm just before St. Patrick’s Day). Now I know most … (9 comments)
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green: How Do You Know That Green is Hot? - 03/13/08 12:00 PM
Eloise Gift www.EloiseGift.com A Gift for real estate - A Gift for all seasons
You know green awareness is growing and that green is hot when hardly a day goes by without the arival of email inviting you to buy green products or to participate in some green activity.
You know green … (12 comments)
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green: "Go Blue" While Being Green - 03/13/08 11:44 AM
Ann Arbor, Michigan has a saying and it is repeated all year long, "Go Blue". While I still think its great to be blue it's also really really great to be GREEN as well in Ann Arbor.
We have The EnviroLink Network which is in Washtenaw County as well as Ann Arbor and links … (4 comments)
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green: Chico Home, Garden & Antique Show! - 03/12/08 11:07 PM
Don't miss the 22nd Annual Home, Garden & Antique Show March 15 & 16, 2008, 10am-5pmSilver Dollar Fair Grounds in Chico!Produced each year by Soroptimist International of Chico, this fundraiser allows the club to continue providing community service in many areas. (Please check out the SI Chico website for more information … (0 comments)
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green: Home Energy Management Plan - 03/12/08 06:06 PM
"It's Time to Take Action and Make a Commitment"Adapted from U.S. EPA Energy Star Strategy Program
STEP ONE: Make a Commitment to Continuous Improvement
In order to effectively change the energy performance of Your home and attain financial returns, the household members must regularly assess energy performance and implement steps to increase energy … (0 comments)
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green: Potatos? not just for dinner anymore. - 03/12/08 04:25 PM
Being of Irish desent, born "Kelley", I pride myself on my heritage. It's most often observerd in my fair skin, green eyes, and occasionally fiesty temperament. I did get to visit my homeland back in 1997 and enjoyed that 3 weeks immensely. Beautiful country and lovely poeple. I can't wait to … (4 comments)
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green: Shopping and Staging, I'm Saving the Planet One Bag At A Time and Loving It - 03/11/08 09:17 PM
I just read a post by Ann Cummings...Green at Being Green where she discusses her recent contributions to our attempts at being a green society. She mentioned that she uses paper bags and hasn't yet gone so far as to start using fabric bags for her groceries. As I commented on her … (21 comments)
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green: How Eco-Friendly is Your Madison Home – A Tip to Appeal to the Madison Buyer - 03/11/08 08:25 AM
Most people know how important it is to you have your home “sell ready” before putting it on the Madison real estate market. Today’s market is quite competitive with a great deal of inventory available for prospective buyers to choose from. It is therefore very important to consider what home … (0 comments)
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green: GREEN Marketing? - 03/10/08 07:15 PM
Ever wonder about the effectiveness of the BROCHURES...I sure did...
After taking Eco-Broker certification and beginning to really think about the brochure boxes outside of the home (that my sellers wanted, not me) and then even further into the brochures INSIDE the home, I decided to make a shift. A shift that … (4 comments)
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green: Trend Spotlight: Modern Prefab (Modular) Homes in Austin - 03/10/08 08:26 AM
Earlier this week, we discussed the Boomerang Home Buyer trend in Central Austin. A style gaining popularity since 2005 is Prefab Modern, also called modern modular.
Modern prefab (modular) homes can be designed to suit a variety of tastes and price ranges.
In a previous post, we debunked the myths of … (6 comments)
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green: Everything's new! - 03/10/08 07:09 AM
Hello again to everyone out there in blog land. I know I have been MIA for a little bit now but that's because I was taking some much needed vacation time in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Oh yeah and I got married while I was there!
You may have noticed the picture and … (5 comments)
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green: Beautifully "Green" in Western Montana - The Story of One Extraordinary Home - 03/08/08 07:55 PM
"Going Green" is definitely the trend right now. This extends to all aspects of our daily lives, from eliminating plastic shopping bags, to measuring and minimizing our carbon footprint, and also to home construction.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the green segment of the construction industry is expected to climb … (9 comments)
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green: Alternative Fuel Availability - 03/08/08 06:53 PM
Want to use alternative fuel? ...got a car that could, but don't know where to get it?
Maybe you are like me, and just have an interest in the topic and would be happy to know it is available if you ever go that route. Thanks to a conversation i had the … (5 comments)
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green: Scaling Mt. Everest While Minimizing Your "Stuff" - 03/07/08 12:36 PM
Are you or your clients looking for an earth friendly way to dispose of the clutter that's accumulated at home? Check out www.freecycle.org, to find a novel solution.
Founded in 2003 in Arizona, Freecylce is a network of members who believe that perfectly usable items shouldn't just be thrown in a landfill, while they … (0 comments)
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green: Carfax for your home - 03/07/08 11:13 AM
Peace of mind for your home buying experience - The EDR Neighborhood Environmental Report
Most people these days have at least heard of Carfax. In fact, many of us would never consider buying a used car without first obtaining a Carfax report that shows a clean record, no accidents, and nothing else … (2 comments)
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green: Upcoming National Green Event Guide - 03/07/08 10:17 AM
Green Living expos and events are popping up all over the place.
Recently, EcoBroker.com published a short list of some of these events spotlighting some of the biggest and best nationwide... Our very own local event: Crawfordville's Big Bend Green Living & Energy Expo made the list, and is expected to … (0 comments)
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green: Realtors ...It's time to go GREEN - 03/07/08 09:52 AM
If you have ever wondered, is it worth it to get a specialized certification in green aspects of the real estate world... the answer is a resounding, YES!
Green is not simply the way of the future... It is here NOW!
For those of us with specialized knowledge, training, and experience … (10 comments)
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green: Car wash for "eco-friendly" real estate professionals - 03/06/08 03:35 AM
Yeah, that's right. Eco-friendly in more ways then you may be ready for. Here in Orange County we don't have enough rain water or local mountain springs to sustain our not so efficient population and lifestyle. I've heard that as much as 30% of the counties municipal electric bill is spent … (11 comments)
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green: 10 ways to "green" your barn, pasture and horse-keeping practices - 03/05/08 07:29 PM
Here are a few easy things you can do to make your structures and horse-keeping practices a little bit more gentle to the environment:
1. Fly Predator Wasps - these are gnat-sized parasitic wasps that feed upon and breed within developing (pupal) stages of manure breeding flies, eliminating the adult pest fly
2. … (2 comments)
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green: Integrated Pest Management - 03/05/08 03:16 PM
From time to time I have buyers calling me to try and find homes that have not been treated with pesticides. Usually these people are cancer victims but more and more people are beginning to understand the impact that pesticides have on ourselves and our environment.
If you are concerned about … (0 comments)
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green: Saddle Ridge Goes to Great Lengths to Assure Eco-Friendly Lifestyle for Equines - 03/05/08 10:03 AM
Sebring, FL - March 4, 2008 - Saddle Ridge, an all-natural equestrian community near the quaint town of Sebring, FL, is taking all details into account to assure homeowners that their property is both environmentally friendly and nutritionally safe for horses.This eco-conscious development combines an equestrian lifestyle with green, all-natural … (0 comments)
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green: March Tacoma Green Drinks Event is Thursday! - 03/04/08 07:55 PM
This months Green Drinks is being held from 5 to 8 at Doyles Public House. Located at 208 St. Helens Ave. Tacoma, WA 98402
Come talk with other like minded people about sustainability, conservation, and the environment.
Members of Historic Tacoma's education committee will be in attendance. I hope that I will see … (0 comments)
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green: Tallahassee Childcare - 03/04/08 04:23 PM
Finding good, affordable childcare for your children is often a HUGE challenge... Here in Tallahassee, most of us parents are well aware that our options are fairly limited. The majority of places that you would want to send your child to, are either really expensive, have unbelievably long waiting lists (for … (0 comments)
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green: Green Awareness - 03/04/08 12:11 PM
When I first started to write about green home building in the Metro Detroit real estate market I thought Michigan would be far behind. After all we are the Auto Capital, part of the rust belt. But the more I read about green building I realized that home builders here in … (1 comments)
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green: March 12, 2008 Hear Peter Barnes Speak About "How to Fight Climate Change without Soaking the Middle Class" - 03/04/08 09:05 AM
Sponsored by the Climate Protection Campaign: Take a trip to San Francisco and learn about Peter Barnes proposal to meet the scientific imperative for climate AND narrow the gap between rich and poor.
Peter Barnes, is Senior Fellow with the Tomales Bay Institute, Co-founder of Working Assets and has authored books about market based methods to resolve environmental problems. Peter is … (0 comments)
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green: FOOD FOR THOUGHT - 03/04/08 02:31 AM
I love lists.
I have lists of websites, list of to do's, lists of dreams, lists of accomplishments, lists of trivia, lists of books I want to read, lists of movies I want to see, lists of this and lists of that, and the list goes on. There is a serene … (0 comments)
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green: How Green is the Future? The 2nd Annual Green is Red Hot Contest - 03/03/08 07:27 PM
For janeannes 2nd Annual Green is Red Hot Contest I started thinking about the future. The newest, most over used buzz word around the U.S. now seems to be "green". I can't help but wonder how effective the word "green" really is. So for a limited experiment I interviewed two girls … (13 comments)
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green: Canoe or Kayak in Tallahassee - 03/03/08 03:32 PM
Interested in Canoeing or Kayaking?
Looking for someone to paddle with, or suggestions for great places to paddle? Look no further, Tallahassee's local paddler association is a web forum that provides links, advice, and information for all things related to paddling in the Tallahassee and Big Bend area.
Photo Credit: Paddle … (0 comments)
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green: Reduce Junk Mail Reduces Solid Waste - 03/03/08 12:32 PM
Help keep junk mail out of our landfills. Go to Mail Preference Service www.directmail.com/junk_mail to remove your name and address from 3rd class mailing lists. Also it may not be necessary to call companies to be removed from catalog lists. I've been fairly successful sending an email request instead. Be sure to let them … (2 comments)
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green: Builder Spotlight: Streetman Homes Opens West Cypress Hills this Sunday - 03/03/08 09:17 AM
This week's spotlight is on Streetman Homes,a national builder who is well-respected in Central Texas because of their high-end, green, sustainable homes.
Streetman is among few volume builders who can build 5-star green homes. Their popular styles include Hill Country Modern (pictured) and Craftsman.
Streetman's Austin communities are popular for buyers handling … (0 comments)
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green: A Green Tip for You - 03/03/08 08:28 AM
A quick green tip for you. As we start to make our landscape plans this year, let's keep in mind the impact that watering our plants and grass has on the environment. Water is a very valuable resource and should be treated as such...even when we want to have greener grass. … (3 comments)
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green: Cheapest Gas Prices in Town - 03/02/08 12:42 PM
No one wants to see more gas consumption... but even the staunchest and most conservative among us are getting hit hard by the prices at the pump. If you find that you are paying too much at the pump, perhaps a little planning can go a long way to bringing your costs … (0 comments)
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green: Natural Lawncare - 03/01/08 06:25 PM
Each year millions of pounds of atmospheric pollutants are spewed into our air, saturating our crops, being soaked up into our lungs, and slowly (or not so slowly as the case may be these days) warming up our atmosphere.Surprisingly, a large proportion (some estimates are around 15%) of this pollution may … (0 comments)
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green: Rain Barrel 101 - 03/01/08 06:03 PM
Ever wanted to go green? ...to make a smaller impact on your local environment?
Concerned about local water issues? ...just don't know what you can do?
There are many ways to get involved, and many small, simple things everyone of us can do to make a difference - one of the coolest, … (0 comments)
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green: "Green" Is the New Fad in Housing - 03/01/08 01:53 PM
Buying greenGreen is the new "HOT" fade. Manufacturers have notice this phenomenon sweeping across America. Manufactures are now refining their home products raw materials, energy use, etc so they can label their products "Green". To make a home "Green" which includes reducing your carbon footprint, a small incremental change can have … (1 comments)
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green: How Green is my County's Government? - 03/01/08 08:52 AM
Sonoma County and all of its cities have made a major commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some examples:
The County's Business Environmental Alliance (BEA), established in 1995, is charged with implementing an integrated program of voluntary responsible environmental practices by local business. The BEA is one of the first initiatives of its kind. … (3 comments)
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green: Green Moving Companies and Supplies - 02/28/08 03:21 PM
Earth friendly moving http://earthfriendlymoving.com/ "a buck a box a week". This company rents heavy duty stackable moving containers from recycled materials delivered to your door in trucks running on biodiesel. When you are done with them they'll pick them up.
Go Green Moving http://www.gogreenmoving.com/ runs its moving vans on biodiesel.
http://www.boxquest.com/ Find and Buy recycled and used … (3 comments)
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green: Bob Vila recognizes Stanton Homes - Rainwater Collection Systems featured in "Green Homes" Article - 02/28/08 11:18 AM
Raleigh custom home builder Stanton Homes has captured the interest of Home Improvement Expert Bob Vila.
Stanton Homes has been featured in a water conservation segment of Bob Vila's "Green Building" series. Rainwater collection systems offered as an amenity by Stanton Homes have captured the attention of national home improvement and remodeling guru Bob … (0 comments)
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green: Green development in Phoenix. - 02/28/08 10:15 AM
There is quite a buzz around the term 'green' but yet there really is no common standard (other than LEED) on what defines green. The are quite a few modern developments in Phoenix that highlight green aspects of their project but yet the project isn't really green. Galleries at Turney in … (1 comments)
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green: Ink Cartridges - Do You Use Recycled Ones? - 02/27/08 10:53 PM
This post was inspired by Kathleen Elim's post on 2/26/08 NEW Ink Cartridges Need a Home. I purchase my printer cartridges at Cartridge World here in Las Vegas. They are recycled cartridges. After googling Cartridge World I find that they are located all over the U.S., with more than 600 stores and still growing. … (27 comments)
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green: SAILing in Tallahassee - 02/27/08 01:57 PM
Wondering where to send your kids to school. Got a high-acheiving, but non-traditional student; an artistically-minded student; or a science-minded student that you believe could excel..? Great. Tallahassee has many good schools that offer nationally competitive educations and regularly send students off to the Ivy Leagues and equivalents.
SAIL is, perhaps, … (0 comments)
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green: Tacoma Register of Historic Places: Nuts & Bolts/ Dollars & Sense Lecture - 02/27/08 10:48 AM
Do you own a classic or historic home in Tacoma Washington?
Have you wondered what it would take to put your home on the historic register? What are the requirements? What benefits would you receive for doing all that work? Historic Tacoma is co-sponsoring a lecture on March 13th. that you will … (5 comments)
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green: Bring yer bike..! - 02/27/08 05:28 AM
Florida is renowned for - among many other things - it's lack of hills. At it's highest point - Britton Hill - it is only 345 ft. A mere bump to most. Surprisingly to many newcomers, Tallahassee does not quite fit this mold. This beautiful "old south" city has topography galore! … (0 comments)
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green: Part 3 * Restore The Earth * Recipe For Garden Gold - 02/27/08 12:09 AM
RESTORE THE EARTH * PART 1 * PART 2 * PART 4
WOW! I'm so impressed with your eagerness to compost! I am trying to make this as simple as possible. Part of the confusion is information that complicates a simple natural procedure.
CREATING GARDEN GOLD
What To Put Into Your Compost:
kitchen waste excluding animal products coffee … (34 comments)
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green: Asheville’s Green Real Estate in the Long Run - 02/26/08 11:46 PM
Recently, I had occasion to strike up a conversation with a young builder who was interested in letting the Brokers at out Firm know about his work . Looking at his brochure, I mentioned that his work looks like quality. "Anyone using superior walls is a person of good taste, " … (7 comments)
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green: Should I Buy A Down Jacket Or A New Fan?? - 02/26/08 09:29 PM
Global warming or an ice age which will it be? As humanity is increasingly aware and concerned by our effect on the earth's fragile climate system; scientists are not sure if man made climate changes are even noticeable and that if fact they may even be a drop in the bucket.After … (2 comments)
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green: Do I Scare You? - 02/26/08 07:00 PM
A movement abounds where homes and buildings are recognized, even rewarded for being energy and resource efficient; for being healthy for their inhabitants and friendly to their environment. Products are being developed to add comfort and value to your home. What's not to like?I'm guessing that given the choice between building … (10 comments)
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green: Digital helps - 02/26/08 03:40 PM
I bought a new digital camera this weekend and it dawned on me how much more green a digital camera is compared to a film camera. I can delete any picture that is not perfect and save the chemicals and paper that use to be consumed by printing everything picture a camera recorded. No … (0 comments)
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green: HANDHELD HOSES ANYTIME VS. THE 20 GALLON CHALLENGE - 02/25/08 11:49 PM
HANDHELD HOSES ANYTIME VS. THE 20 GALLON CHALLENGE
As you may or may not be aware, we are headed for a worldwide water shortage. Southern California has adopted their 20 gallon challenge, while the enchanting Kapiti Coast District of New Zealand is located a 50 minute drive north of the country's … (3 comments)
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green: Locally owned REALTOR® - 02/25/08 10:33 PM
(Click on the Banners to go to Locally Owned Tallahassee)
Here in Tallahassee, we are lucky to have such a well-developed local business network.
If you are a small business owner in the area and are interested in strengthening your business by networking, giving back to, and helping build up the community and … (2 comments)
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green: Making a GREEN CHOICE in Arizona may lead to REBATES - 02/25/08 04:14 PM
You can join the GREEN REVOLUTION, conservation efforts around the world all point to making GREEN CHOICES. What are GREEN CHOICES and how can they lead to REBATES???
Well my research has indicated some great Arizona oriented websites that are providing valuable information and one site is http://www.aps.com/main/green/choice/choice_3.html
I remember seeing the movie … (0 comments)
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green: Oslo by Homburg-Centron Teamwork - 02/25/08 12:04 PM
Living green finally meets you were you live! If you choose to live in Homburg-Centron Teamworks' new project Oslo at Kia towers. Located on the corner of 11th avenue and 12th street S.W. urban chic meets environmentally responsible living in this condo building. While staying true to the look and feel … (0 comments)
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green: Mueller Austin Among Best Green Real Estate in U.S. - 02/24/08 08:37 PM
We've been celebrating our own Green Week here at the Texas Realty Blog.
Monday, we provided some background on the topic and pointed to green certifications and events that are coming to Austin and Texas. Wednesday was an addition to our popular Gotcha GuideTM series where we gave you 5 Quick, Easy … (2 comments)
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green: San Francisco Goes Green in a Big Way - 02/24/08 05:13 PM
San Francisco ’s Climate Action Plan has ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals: a 20 percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2012. To meet these, each person who lives or works in San Francisco will need to cut almost 2 tons of carbon dioxide annually. The city program has set a … (0 comments)
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green: New Campaign to Keep medications out of Sonoma County Waterways. - 02/23/08 01:57 PM
A pilot campaign to keep medications out of our waterways has started in Sonoma County. Participating area pharmacies in Cotati, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol and Rohnert Park include Longs Drugs, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Tuttles. Not every location will have the program to begin with so call before you make the trip. Want to know more? Visit www.srcity.org/safemed. Also check out … (0 comments)
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green: Fireplace Trends- Are They In Or Out? - 02/23/08 09:03 AM
When I look outside today at the snow everywhere, I know how appealing it might be to curl up in front of a fire with a cup of hot chocolate and a book.
Many clients looking for a second home in the Mid-Hudson Valley most often have a fireplace as a must have item on their list; … (27 comments)
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green: Are you a "Green" agent? - 02/22/08 04:19 PM
After reading an article this week in the Wall Street Journal, I got to thinking..... Do you think customers would rather work with a Realtor who shares their values in environmental and social responsibility? Do you want to carve a "green" niche for yourself?
If you do, apparently there are classes being … (24 comments)
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green: How Green is Your Santa Barbara Home...and Realtor? - 02/22/08 11:09 AM
As the Santa Barbara real estate market has slowed in the last 18 months, it makes sense that some Realtors are trying to stand out with niche marketing efforts. One of these niches seems to be Realtors marketing themselves as eco-friendly and green. While I am 100% supportive for anyone with an eye on … (0 comments)
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green: Gotcha Guide™: 5 Quick and Easy Green Building and Remodeling Fixes that Won't Break the Bank - 02/22/08 09:21 AM
NOTE: This article is part of the forthcoming book, the Gotcha GuideTM to Buying or Investing in Real Estate. by DeeinAustinTM
Today, we're continuing with Green Week here at Texas Realty Blog. If you haven't already read our first post, take a look at Green Real Estate Events in Austin and Texas … (3 comments)
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green: How Much Water Can You Save? - 02/22/08 03:46 AM
How Much Water Can You Save?
Ways to Save Tips
There is no more fresh water on Earth today than there was a million years ago. Yet today, 6 billion people share it. Since 1950, the world population has doubled, but water use has tripled. Californians use nearly 23 trillion gallons of water … (3 comments)
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green: Oregon Energy Trust Sets New Guidelines for 2008 - 02/21/08 10:42 PM
"Going Green" has been pretty painless for us so far, although long journeys in the hybrid are sometimes a challenge. We're happy knowing the products we have been replacing meet the 2008 Oregon Residential Energy Standards, even though we already changed out our windows and doors in 2005-2006 long before these … (5 comments)
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green: ChicoBag - 02/21/08 06:12 PM
What's strong enough to hold 20 pounds, small enough to fit in your purse (or on your belt) and can help save the planet? It's the affordable, handy, chic ChicoBag! I keep a ChicoBag in my purse and another one in my car for those quick stops at the grocery store.
Developed … (0 comments)
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green: Birmingham Recycles! - 02/21/08 12:07 PM
I recently ran across an article on The Terminal addressing the need for not just recycling, but to Learn How To Recycle.
Rebecca Schiffman, an independent film maker, put togther a video for the Alabama Environmental Council, showing Birmingham AL how to start recycling in the area.
The video gives some great information, as you can … (6 comments)
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green: Full Lunar Eclipse Tonight - Is the Man/Woman in the Moon Green? - 02/20/08 01:10 PM
For the first time since 2004, it may be possible to see a total lunar eclipse in New Hampshire and throughout most of North America.
You can read more about the Total Lunar Eclipse and where you can view it if you go to the Nasa Website.
During a total lunar eclipse, … (11 comments)
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green: Portland: The Greenest City in America - 02/20/08 12:41 PM
Portland: The Greenest City in America. (As Ranked by Popular Science). Popular Science magainze was recently involved in a study that ranked cities' "greenness" across the nation. They used raw data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Geographic Society's Green Guide, which collected survey data and government statistics for … (2 comments)
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green: Green Building a Hot Topic in Austin Real Estate - 02/20/08 08:58 AM
If green building is not a big issue in your area, it will be in 2008. I represent 5-star green builders who were ahead of the curve years ago when they first became concerned with sustainable home design.
2008 will bring increased pressure to build green. To stay on top of … (3 comments)
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green: Green Homes in Massachusetts - 02/19/08 02:36 PM
I am working with a builder who has a true vision into the future for energy savings. Geo Thermal heating and cooling systems and solar options are available and can save between 60 and 80% of the normal energy used in a typical home. In addition, each home is built with extra … (1 comments)
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green: What is "Green" Building? - 02/19/08 11:21 AM
Several months ago I read an article in our local newspaper, The Grunion Gazette, about two homeowners in Long Beach who were planning to tear down their 1920s bungalow and replace it with a very environmentally sound home. They were looking for volunteers to help them build it because the costs of building … (0 comments)
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green: Green clean - 02/18/08 02:26 PM
The products available to clean just about anything and everything have exploded over the past couple decades. One "feature" is disposable products. It just doesn't make sense to use something then throw it away - a waste of both resources and money. Each time to purchase a throw away cleaning product, … (0 comments)
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green: The Mainstream is Green - 02/17/08 08:12 PM
The days of Green or Sustainable design and building being an "alternative" practice are past. As usual, studies abound; everyone from the National Association of Home Builders to the U.S. Green Building Council cite statistics from the number of new housing starts that are Energy Star qualified, to the number of … (0 comments)
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green: Green Living: Natural Decor Better For Earth And Your Wallet? - 02/15/08 07:09 PM
by Phoebe Chongchua
Sellers are looking for ways to get the most for their homes and buyers, of course, are looking for the best value. The a flowing floor plan, a spacious layout, a not-so-crowded street, great curb appeal, low HOA or planned community fees, etc. are certainly big influencers for buyers. … (0 comments)
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green: What is the "Walk Score" for Your Listing? Free Score & Tool for Your Website - 02/15/08 04:57 PM
Has anyone used the website Walkscore - www.walkscore.com? It's a way to identify a unique feature of your listings - walkability. It rates how close your listing is to grocery stores, restaurants, gyms, parks, schools, and more. It also shows where these places are on a map. Scores range from 0-100.
They … (16 comments)
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green: Why should I give a green damn? - 02/15/08 03:06 PM
Well, I am back. I took a little break to recharge my batteries and ponder about the negative reactions I have gotten in regards to my wanting to be a earth friendly green Realtor.
As a former teacher I have always believed the truth is easier to read in a rejection than in … (140 comments)
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green: Rethinking the placement of solar panels - 02/14/08 05:46 PM
Why not turn this
Into this?
Growing up in a city built on rolling hills like Mission Viejo, I was always bothered by the fact that homeowners were forced to pay property tax on basically unusable hills they had purchased along with the rest of their home. Well, for … (11 comments)
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green: Children Composting in Paradise...Evergreen and Worms! - 02/14/08 12:03 PM
At the beginning of January, I posted a blog about my reasons for trying to live more of a green lifestyle. I therefore have been trying to post articles and information that I think are interesting and relevant as I see them come into the area. Here is an article I … (3 comments)
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green: HUD Unveils New Concept Home Vision - 02/13/08 11:12 PM
Charleston home to be a model for sustainability and green buildingORLANDO, FL - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development unveiled its new vision for a sustainable, hurricane-resistant and energy-efficient home at the National Association of Home Builders' International Trade Show in Orlando. HUD's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing … (0 comments)
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green: Helping to lower your carbon footprint - 02/13/08 11:18 AM
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 … (2 comments)
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green: It's Good to be Green! - 02/12/08 09:18 PM
A recent issue of Country Home Magazine listed our little town of CHICO in the Top 20 "Greenest" cities in the U.S. One of the reasons for this honor may be the Chico Green Campus program which has been established at CSUC. This student-designed program was created to "raise student, staff and … (0 comments)
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green: How Green Am I? - 02/11/08 07:10 AM
"It ain't easy being green," at least that is what Kermit the Frog says.
Well, I got thinking that maybe it is easier than Kermit lets on. Being a virtual tour builder here in Lancaster, PA, I realize that I am a "green" business.
Web site visitors that take my virtual … (6 comments)
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green: Trying to Save Water? Competition Between Two Top Universities is Turning Off the Taps - 02/10/08 08:33 AM
Students at Two Triangle Universites Battle it Out in the "Shortest Shower" Competition
Two of our local universities have come up with a great way to combat the significant drought in our area. In the tradition of heavy competition between the schools, the Tarheels and the Wolfpack are battling it out - to see who … (4 comments)
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green: I am in two markets Real Estate and building of homes (Prescott,AZ) - 02/09/08 08:29 AM
I have noticed that the market has seen a little spike in the last week. I am a Realtor and also sell insulation. In todays market we must do what we have to do. I have seen more building starts in the last 2 weeks then there has been in the … (2 comments)
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green: Bag lady - 02/08/08 06:14 PM
My friend had canvas shopping bags in her car yesterday. I will admit that while I have had good intentions, no canvas bags adorn the seats in my car. Today, or the next time I go shopping, I will buy canvas bags and no longer contribute to the waste that plastic bags … (0 comments)
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green: Oil2Wind Power Brokers and RE Professionals to Merge... - 02/08/08 02:42 PM
Here is an excerpt of my Profile, edited to post on my blog:
Disclaimer: Not an agent or broker...an outsider trying to see in.
The energy boom...first form of energy in our region/county was oil...over 100 years ago. Then there was a surge of wind energy in the 1980's, which has shown little … (1 comments)
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green: It's Now Inexpensive and Enviromentally Responsible to Live GREEN - 02/06/08 06:43 PM
There's everything from using energy efficient light bulbs and applainces to driving a hybrid vehicle to living in a LEED Certified GREEN home.
I'm proud to present this Upper East Manhattan Eco Friendly Building (Total Size - 3434 GSF -Sale Price $2,100,000)
Contact Roderick Robinson for More information:
Triumph Property Group, Ltd.
Cell: 646-773-4100
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green: Carlsbad Home Owners - Are YOU Recycling? - 02/06/08 02:13 PM
Carlsbad home owners, and everyone else as well, has a responsibility for our environment, and recycling is a big piece of that. Increasingly there are ways for everyone to make a difference and incorporate some form of recycling into their daily lives.
Some communities, like Carlsbad, provide recycling services along … (4 comments)
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green: What is Sustainability? - 02/05/08 11:07 PM
In Dallas, I am discovering that homebuyers and homebuilders are becoming more interested in finding ways to meet their homebuilding and remodeling needs, while conserving natural resources and preserving the environment. The words sustainable and sustainability are often used interchangeably with such terms as "eco-friendly" and "green." People interested in sustainability … (2 comments)
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green: Cold Showers....Brrr...No Thanks! Solar Hot Water Rocks! - 02/05/08 10:51 PM
Haven't we all heard jokes about taking cold showers?
A recent article in Natural Health touts the benefits of cold showers...cold showers not only save energy but also can improve your health! The article goes on to say research has shown that a cold shower can reduce your risk of a cold … (40 comments)
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green: Common Misconception: Brand New Homes don't Always Mean Energy-Efficiency - 02/05/08 10:15 AM
Alright, alright. I have to tell you that I love green. Green to me means "Go", means $ signs, and also means a well-built house. In fact, my next article was supposed to be about the first stages of building a green home, but realized that I need to back up … (26 comments)
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green: Recycle Trial - 02/04/08 02:01 PM
Many people feel they do not have enough material to recycle weekly - so they skip it altogether. It would be interesting if people simply tried a couple weeks of recycling to see just how much they actually do use that can be recycled. Recycling saves money and saves the environment. … (0 comments)
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green: Twin Cities GREEN Events for February - 02/04/08 10:15 AM
*Go to http://www.doitgreen.org/newsletter/subscriptions to subscribe for the Do It Green Newsletter.
Hi everybody!
In the February - Green Living and Homes Newsletter:1) February's Do It Green! Workshop Schedule: Green Living and Homes2) Green Building and Remodeling!: Minimize indoor air pollution during building or remodeling.3) Do It Green!: Tips to get your family involved … (0 comments)
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green: All Green Albuquerque Community Under Construction! - 02/03/08 02:07 PM
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green: Reusable Shopping Bags - Have You Seen Them In Your Neighborhood Stores? - 01/31/08 09:35 AM
How many times have your groceries been loaded into plastic bags, only to have the bag split and the jar of mayonnaise drop and break on the driveway? By the way, why is it always the mayonnaise that breaks? It's got to be the hardest thing to clean up...
Many of … (23 comments)
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green: 'New Urbanism' a New Wave on Texas Coast - 01/30/08 03:27 PM
New Urbanism - just what is this? It's a way of planning cities and new developments so they have more of that traditional neighborhood feel.
Walking and biking is big in New Urban development. Instead of the old suburban car culture, where we all drive everywhere, even down the block, … (7 comments)
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green: KISS me I'm going green - 01/30/08 01:41 PM
KISS me I'm Going Green for the January Challenge
This post is in direct response to janeAnnes Eco challenge for January. What am I going to do to my house to green it up? Well, for starters I have LOTS of ideas, but little money right now. So simplicity or KISS … (11 comments)
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