HOW GREEN RENNOVATIONS PAY OFF

October 24, 2008 on 12:49 am | In Fascinating Information, Funny...Money, Green, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, Trends, Uncategorized, Winning Properties |

 

HOW GREEN RENNOVATIONS PAY OFF

 

 

 

 Green remodeling can pay off — not only in lowered utility bills, but also in buyer appeal when the property is sold.

Green Seal Certified

Green Seal Certified

  
Here are some green things to consider:
 

 

 ~ Energy-efficient products. Choose Energy Star appliances, double-paned windows, low-flush toilets, and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

 ~ Spray foam insulation. Seal the home with insulation that doesn’t let the heat or cooled air leak out.

 ~ Sustainable wood flooring. Select flooring certified by Forest Stewardship Council, which protects forests by managing the amount of wood harvested annually.

 ~ Locally made products. Buy products made less than 250 miles away to reduce transportation costs. Granite, for instance, is generally imported from afar.

 ~ Nontoxic paint. Use paint that is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — chemicals that evaporate into the atmosphere. Look for Green Seal certified brands.

 Source:

http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2007123106?OpenDocument

 

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    The office vacancy rate in Las Vegas reached its highest level in years, rising to 17% in Q3 from 13.2% during the same time last year, according to data from Applied Analysis. The Las Vegas research firm said that the city averaged a 9.7% vacancy rate over the past 10 years. About 2.6 million sf of office space has been completed through the first nine months of the year, while 623,000 sf was leased. And new supply of 651,000 sf far outpaced 458,000 sf of net absorption.

    Comment by CRE News — October 26, 2008 #

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    Comment by Erika Morphy — November 12, 2008 #

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    Comment by THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY — January 16, 2009 #

  4. The thrust of the Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 is to create green-collar jobs and revitalize the economy through clean energy investments. Section 506 of the bill, offers property owners a 30 percent tax credit for qualified green roof expenses. The tax credit applies to both new and retrofit projects, but it requires that at least 50 percent of the roof area be covered with vegetation.

    Comment by Nigel F. Maynard — February 7, 2009 #

  5. I would like to ask how I could get on your bid list for your wood flooring needs. I have been in the business since the 70’s and install, repair, recoats and sand and finish wood flooring.

    I am attaching some pictures of my work, if i can be of any help to you I would appreciate the chance to give you a bid on your wood flooring projects.

    If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

    Thank you,

    Paul Russo
    909 560 5826
    muggser@yahoo.com

    Comment by Paul Russo — March 7, 2009 #

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    Comment by CBPA Weekly Update — March 13, 2009 #

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    Comment by U.S. Department of Energy — April 4, 2009 #

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    Comment by SustainLane — April 24, 2009 #

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    Comment by CalGreen — June 7, 2009 #

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    Comment by Pac Park — July 12, 2009 #

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    Comment by Jessica Jensen — August 13, 2009 #

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