Part of building a healthy environment is keeping track of the environmental stressors. A stressor is something that alters the body in some way. It could be heat, humidity, sound, or electromagnetic fields. Stressors are not necessarily bad. We need heat and a correct level of humidity for example. How Much Damage Electromagnetic Radiation Other stressors […]
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As a licensed real estate broker I wanted to get as much ecological training as possible in the real estate field. The typical broker training, although extensive, only touches on the green aspect of real estate and I wanted more. After looking around it seemed that the EcoBroker® accreditation program seemed like the best choice.
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As an Eco Broker it is important to form partnerships with other green minded real estate professionals. Because our customers have similar interests an Eco Broker usually has stronger and more ties with the following people: radon mitigators landscaping or xeriscaping companies eco minded lenders appraisers who value green building photovoltaic installers solar retrofitters sustainable
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# Residential Energy Services Network’s (RESNET) http://www.resnet.us/directory/raters.aspx (For trained and certified home energy raters in your service are.) # Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System Accreditation Standard http://www.natresnet.org/programs/providers/directory.htm (For operating home energy rating systems, by state.) # U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Energy-Efficient Mortgages Program http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/eem/energy-r.cfm http://www.hud.gov/ll/code/llplcrit.html (For a searchable list
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Here is my answer to “Why should I use your real estate services?” I am a real estate professional with additional EcoBroker training on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. There are tremendous green resources available in the market and as part of my service commitment to my clients, I help
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Solar Panels for creating home electricity have come a long way. They are cheaper and last longer than before. Photovoltaic systems now have expected lifetimes of 20 years and more, with manufacturers offering system and individual component warranties. Contractors are also offering warranties on installation and extended service agreements. Photovoltaic Price Per Kilowatt Even in
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Getting a good contractor is not always easy. If you find one ask for references. If they make you feel uncomfortable about this that should be a warning sign. When you call the references ask these kinds of questions: * Can I visit your home to see the completed job? * Were you satisfied with
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A huge myth about green building is that it costs more. That was true in the past but not now. Building green today is the most cost effective thing to do. According to a study by Sheila Muto, author of the article “The Public Sector Spurs Green’ Building,” Special to RealEstateJournal.com, July 16, 2003, she
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Here is a great case study showing how a couple used green financing to increase the green of their home. Their mortgage did go up but their monthly energy savings were greater. So they end up saving money. Financial Importance of a Green Home First-time home buyers purchased their home in New York. It was
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There is special financing available if a house fits certain green criteria. This could be an energy star boiler or the type of insulation. There is also financing available to make a house greener. The following list are guidelines when discussing eco friendly financing with mortgage lenders. It is a Value-Based Analysis (VBA) for Green
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