real estate: Florida Mortgage Bankers that Stand Out!!! Green Financing in your Area
- 01/22/09 05:26 AM
Attention Mortgage Brokers!!! I just went online to use the Florida Solar Energy Center's database that lists Mortgage Bankers who do green financing in Florida. I wanted to see who can provide this financing option in Leon County. Only one broker was listed!!!
Energy Efficient Mortgage Banker Search Results The following mortgage lenders offer Energy Efficiency Mortgages
Is there really no more than one broker in the area who can provide Energy Efficient Financing?
NO!
So what's wrong? Why did only one broker come up in the database? This database is accessible and used regularly by … (5 comments)
The Tallahassee MLS is GREEN!!!! As of this last November, the Tallahassee Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has included new searchable fields for ENERGY STAR and third-party verified Green Certified homes. The current options available are: LEED for homes ENERGY STAR Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) green home NAHB HERS rated Green Candidate (for homes that are in the process of obtaining a certification/rating). As part of the quality control process, Realtors submitting homes to the MLS as a green home will be required to attach an associated document that confirms the certification for the listed property. … (2 comments)
real estate: Building Green in Tallahassee
- 10/22/08 03:21 PM
I just received an email from a builder/homeowner that I am working with in the Tallahassee area. He is planning on building a certified green home, and is only a few weeks from receiving his permits and breaking gound on the project. He emailed me to let me know that he has just created a really cool blog to document the process! For those of you reading this that are interested in green building, planning on building green yourself, or just plain curious about the process, this blog is sure to be a detailed and fun account of the whole … (4 comments)
real estate: Tallahassee's most desirable neighborhoods
- 07/06/08 07:31 AM
Interestingly, in Tallahassee, were you to poll homelookers in the last few years on where they would most want to live, you would probably hear a long list of high-end neighborhoods on the far, far outskirts of town.
Not any more. As gas prices continue to increase, even the more affluent of us are getting hurt at the pump and starting to question our long commutes and arduous trips to the grocery stores. We are slowly, but surely, starting to see a revitalization and renewed interest in our more centrally-located nieghborhoods. Urban infill is becoming a part of our vocabulary. … (2 comments)
real estate: Progress Energy's Green, Solar & Gas Rebates
- 07/01/08 01:59 PM
Due to numerous requests from folks for this information, I contacted Progress Energy to see if I could get a compiled overview of their rebates and green incentives. The following is their response:
Rebates and financial incentives covered are as follows: 1) Home Energy Check 2) Duct Check 3) Duct Repair 4) Insulation check 5) Heat Pump (HVAC) rebate program 6) Water Heater Check 7) Efficient Windows 8) Energy Wise (solar comes in here) 9) Seasonal Rate info 10) Surge Protection
<quote> 1) Home Energy Check This is a comprehensive residential energy evaluation program. The program provides … (7 comments)
real estate: HIV/AIDS still exist ...What!?
- 07/01/08 06:43 AM
I just read an article in the Tallahassee Democrat (it’s a few days old now, but when you’re a REALTOR these days, reading news is somewhat of a catch-up game) entitled “Because AIDS isn’t over”. …WHAT, It’s not!? It seems to me that I haven’t heard anything about AIDS/HIV for quite some time. Last time I can remember giving it much thought was… wow, now I feel old! These days, I’m married, two kids, a mortgage, and an alarmingly spreading waist. My thoughts are too often taken up with the hum-drum of early-parental life: “do we have enough diapers?”, “Will … (4 comments)
real estate: City of Tallahassee Green Initiatives, Rebates and Incentive Programs
- 06/29/08 01:41 PM
Here in Tallahassee we are lucky to have one the most generous city rebate & incentive programs for building or remodeling green. e.g. if you are building an energy-efficient home and you are interested in getting it ENERGY STAR certified, the city of Tallahassee will pay you up to $1/square foot of conditioned space, up to $2,000 dollars! This not only covers the cost of the certification, but will put money in your pocket! For more information on these and other rebates & home-improvement grants in Tallahassee, go here, or check out the website for Tallahassee's "Go Green" Program. Included … (0 comments)
real estate: Free Home Energy Audit
- 06/24/08 02:01 PM
With all of the different options out there for going green and all of the ideas about where it is most cost-effective to invest in improvements, what and who are we supposed to buy or believe!?
While nothing is going to be as comprehensive and beneficial to you as a full on class 1 Home Energy Rating (HERS), here's a simple and free online energy audit that might help point you in the right direction:
Free Home Energy Audit
Alex Mordas, M.Sc. EcoBroker® & REALTOR® LEED for homes, Field Agent Green Home Certifying Agent, FGBC www.tallahassee-ecobroker.comalexmordas@kw.com (850) … (8 comments)
real estate: Tallahassee's Green Realtor®
- 06/24/08 12:41 PM
Thinking about buying or selling a home..? Working with an EcoBroker® is about much more than just green. As a REALTOR®, with the additional designation of an EcoBroker®, I bring value-added knowledge to the sale or purchase of any home.
Use my services in the purchase or sale of your home.
Call me today to set up an appointment: (850) 559-4976
Alex Mordas, M.Sc. EcoBroker® & REALTOR® LEED for homes, Field Agent Green Home Certifying Agent, FGBC www.tallahassee-ecobroker.comalexmordas@kw.com (850) 559-4976 Referrals are an important part of my business. If you or someone … (0 comments)
Green drinks! This Wednesday at 5:30pm. To be held at the usual location: Waterworks bar, 1133 Thomasville Rd.
Everyone welcome! For those who have not yet been to one, it is a stimulating mix of folks from all walks of life - the common thread being that (in one way or another) we are all interested in creating a greener future for our community. Come network. Come chat. Come find out what green events, initiatives or businesses are growing right here in Tallahassee!
This weeks speaker is going to be Sustainable … (5 comments)
real estate: Habitat for Humanity Builds LEED® certified homes
- 06/15/08 03:08 AM
Habitat for Humanity, in Tallahassee, FL, is currently in the process of obtaining LEED® certification for a home they are building. The home is sponsored by the Brinkmeyer Family and the Episcopalian and Methodist Communities.
This is the first LEED® certified (or any green certified) building to be built by Big Bend Habitat for Humanity. With a focus on energy-efficiency, indoor air quality, and environmental impact, this is going to be a great example of how green can be accessible for low-income housing. Let's hope we see many more of these to come!
The place was packed with builders, realtors, home inspectors, and other professionals coming to learn more about the Florida Green Building Coalition Green Home Standards certification. Many had already had a little experience and were there for networking purposes. Others were new, or relatively new, to green building and were coming to learn about associated costs, obstacles, and what types of market advantage green homes might have.
Suzanne Cook, of the Florida Green Building Coalition, gave a great presentation and … (0 comments)
real estate: Green Lodging Florida
- 05/10/08 05:19 AM
This is a topic I have been meaning to write about since the first week or so that I was writing my blog... Green Hotels!?
It almost sounds like a joke, but the Green Lodging program by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is actually far from that. According to the University of Florida's TREEO "The Florida Green Lodging Program is an effort by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to encourage the lodging industry to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources." Now, with state employees required to stay at Green Lodging certified hotels when using state monies, this … (2 comments)
real estate: Solar Companies in Tallahassee
- 05/08/08 02:05 PM
Whether you are looking for solar panels to supply enough energy to power your business, or simply a solar hot water system to offset your utility bills, the options abound here in Tallahassee..!
Simpler Solar Systems3118 West Tharpe StreetTallahassee, Florida 32303http://simplersolar.com/ (850) 576-5271info@simplersolar.com According to SS: "SIMPLER SOLAR SYSTEMS is a consulting, engineering, manufacturing, and services company providing unique technical services in the energy, electrification and environmental fields. The company is primarily involved with supplying both remote and urban areas with photovoltaic (PV) electrical energy systems and with compatible high-efficiency appliances (including specialized electrical equipment) eliminating or minimizing the need for fossil-fueled generator systems." … (0 comments)
real estate: Gardening Tallahassee
- 05/06/08 03:16 PM
It's still not too hot to get outside and enjoy the beautiful springtime Tallahassee weather. My deck is now finished, my BBQ is up and cooking every day, and my mind is wandering to gardening ideas more and more while I cook for my wife and kids... Here are three little thoughts that came to mind that might be worth sharing:
Rain GardensButterfly/Hummingbird gardening Natural Lawncare First off, Rain Gardens... what are these you are probably asking..!? Well, good question. Rain gardens, simply put, are an area of your yard set up to catch and termporarily hold storm water and runoff. The idea … (2 comments)
May 10th -11th & 17th-18th Open 1-6 p.m. daily Completely FREE!
***For 2009 Parade, click here*** It's that time of year. The 2008 Parade of Homes is on us, and it looks like it is a going to be a really exciting one. Builders this year have undoubtedly gone the extra mile to provide quality showpieces of their work. And green is definitely the theme of the year!
Many builders are entering and exhibiting green built and certified homes. Others, such as Bob Paynter of Elite Builders are constructing and … (0 comments)
Associated with the Tallahassee Builder's Association (TBA), the Green Building Council meets once per month to discuss and promote green building techniques in North Florida.
This month's meeting is sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises and will be located in the Ferguson Enterprises Showroom, 1504 Capital Circle, NE
The topic of this month is a discussion of the benefits of energy-efficiency in the housing market... topics covered include energy-efficient lighting, Energy Star ratings for homes, the role of the EPA in the Energy Star Program, and more...
Thursday, May 8, 2008 11:30 am Location: Ferguson Enterprises Showroom • 1604 Capital Circle NE Cost: TBA Members: NO CHARGE Non-members: … (0 comments)
Looking for a fun, family event this weekend? Something to do outdoors to enjoy our glorious spring-time temperatures..?
Although we are blessed by so many great events here in Tallahassee (e.g. last weekends chain of parks arts festival), we also have some incredibly beautiful neighboring towns that hold their own events. Thomasville, GA only 30 minutes drive, is a great example. A quaint, artsy, well-kept, pretty example of a classic southern town. Thomasville is holding it's annual Rose Show this weekend.
Starting tonight (Thur. Apr. 24th), with the Children's Rose Bud Parade, the festival goes through the 26th and includes equestrian events, … (0 comments)
real estate: Solar Tour Open House
- 04/22/08 02:49 PM
If you have not yet heard about this house from me... you have got to come on down and see this. Potentially one of the most energy-efficient homes in the country, Al Simpler's Discover House is a model home for green living in the Big Bend area.
Part of the National Solar Tour... April 27th, 2008 10am-3pm this home will be open for your viewing pleasure.
Not just green, this home (the builders and the owner) has taken architectural detail, artistic value and aesthetic quality as equally important. This is truly a home fit for a queen (or king).
The home has coconut and … (2 comments)
real estate: Tracking Growth in Tallahassee
- 04/22/08 07:05 AM
Ever wondered where you can get information on future developments and growth in your city..? Well, now Tallahasseeans have no problems finding the information that we want. Simply go to http://www.urbantallahassee.com/ to see a list of all proposed and pending new development projects in Tallahassee.
The website is the brainchild of TJ Lewis. life long resident of Tallahassee, Florida, and a Knight Creative Communities Initative (KCCI) founder. You will have to sign up, but if information on your community is what you want, this is the place to get it. Updates are regular, and information is pretty accurate.
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