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BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
Very nice photos -- can you explain what was done re: green renovation -- e.g. what products were used -- and what was the cost? What is the expected savings? Were there any tax incentives - state or federal? It would be interesting to know more.
Jun 21, 2007 03:45 PM
Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado - Fort Collins, CO
e-PRO, EcoBroker
We used sustainable, renewable and natural materials as well as some reclaimed and recycled materials. We spent close to 30 thousand and will be doing alot more. This is an acre lot by the reservoir, we paid 210 about 6 months ago.
We used Energy Star appliances, bamboo flooring, slate, concrete counters, recycled cabinets, low voc paints, and elimintated carpets alltogether. There is also some ceramic tile, granite, and glass tile incorporated.
There are state and federal incentives, however we did not pursue those benefits on the project yet. We will when we add the high efficiency LP gas furnace, High SEER a/c and change out some windows and go to a front loading washer. There are incentives for all of those.
Check out http://www.ecobroker.com there is more info there, Cheers!
Jun 21, 2007 04:00 PM
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor
Again, great pictures :) you have a great camera and keep the good work :)
Jun 21, 2007 04:57 PM
Helm Home Inspections - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Wa. Licensed Home Insp
Have you done all this work yourself? I see that your name is appropriate for the remodel.
Jun 22, 2007 01:21 AM
Keller Williams Realty of Northern Colorado - Fort Collins, CO
e-PRO, EcoBroker
Thanks for the encouragement, I have done this myself, with some help. What's really cool is we recycled most of the materials that came out of the place, right down to the wall studs. Our landfill sees 30% or more in const. waste. I was also able to support Habitat for Humanity by donating materials. We are always looking for ways to save money, and contracting the work ourselves and getting the tax write off for dontating stuff that most flippers just send to the landfill is very satisfying.
Pass it on.
Jun 22, 2007 02:45 AM
InternetFuse.com, Morgan Real Estate Group - Hendersonville, TN
This is great! I help several investors flip homes and would to get them to do something like this. Keep up the good work!
Jun 23, 2007 04:30 PM
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