green real estate: BUYING WITH CREDIT?-- It's never been a better time!
- 07/31/08 03:09 AM
If you are in the market for a house, and you have good credit, the time has NEVER been better! Mortgage rates are still near their low, but indications are that they will probably begin edging upward in the forseeable future! Prices have dropped in almost all marketplaces, and most would describe conditions today as a "BUYER's MARKET!" Most sellers are more flexible than they have been recently! My recommendation - - - serious buyers should hire a "buyer's agent," who will represent them and work for them! A good "buyer's agent" should be able to negotiate in the buyer's behalf, … (1 comments)
green real estate: REAL ESTATE FOR THE 21st CENTURY
- 06/28/08 03:53 AM
Today's real estate market deserves agents that provide their customers and clients with all services available today, including complete utilization of technology, internet saavy, Energy Star expertise, green aspects, etc. Customers and clients should be easily able to reach their agent. With today's technology, there is no excuse for slow response time. Customers and clients should EXPECT their agent to not only carry a PDA like a Blackberry, BUT for their agent to use it properly and promptly. Agents should provide customer-friendly websites, and interactive links to relevant information, such as green building, homeowner cybertips, buyer and seller tips, relevant blog … (2 comments)
green real estate: GREEN HOMES NEED INCENTIVES
- 06/05/08 03:07 AM
It is obvious that there is a need to green our residential and commercial properties. Carbon and CO2 emissions, oil and gas prices, and global warming ALL REQUIRE ACTION! Unfortunately, some greening ideas, that if implemented would save both monies and vital natural resources, are somewhat costly to install. True, it will pay for itself over time--- but there are upfront costs. LIPA still offers rebates of about 45% on solar system installations-- but the incentive used to be larger, and there were tax`credits that helped to subsidize the prices. We need a widespread use of alternative energy for both environmental … (0 comments)
green real estate: GREEN HOMES MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
- 05/29/08 03:05 AM
Now MORE than ever, buyers are looking for GREEN features. With forecasts of record energy prices for Winter 08-09, things such as solar, passive solar, window features, Energy Star, efficiencies, insulation, and GREEN products are becoming more and more in buyers consciousness! It is time that GREEN features become prominent in MLS listings, ads, marketing, etc. It's good for the buyer, good for the seller, go for the realtor, and the environmentally and morally right thing to do. Visit my website at: www.portwashingtonlongislandhouses.com, and follow the ECOBROKER link for some hints! … (3 comments)
green real estate: GREEN HOMES
- 05/21/08 03:27 AM
Many areas of the US have MLS' that permit entry of green features to a listing. Considering how important ecological, environment, and energy saving is today, it would be nice if realtors and others involved in the housing market got local MLS' to have an emphasis on the important of greening homes. On my website, www.portwashingtonlongislandhouses.com, I include links to Green Blogs, ECOBROKER, and information about Green Features, such as Energy Star appliances, etc. I wish we could place more emphasis on this important issue! … (3 comments)
green real estate: GREEN HOMES
- 04/03/08 04:02 AM
As of March 25, 2008, I am pleased to announce that I have earned the Ecobroker Certified Designation. This means that I have taken steps to add an additional VALUE-ADDED service to what I offer to both buyers and sellers, and can explain and counsel on the significance of considering the green significance to real estate today. … (6 comments)
If you are in the market for a house, and you have good credit, the time has NEVER been better! Mortgage rates are still near their low, but indications are that they will probably begin edging upward in the forseeable future! Prices have dropped in almost all marketplaces, and most would describe conditions today as a "BUYER's MARKET!" Most sellers are more flexible than they have been recently!;)
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