Green building and eco-sensitive design is currently at the forefront of our modern ethos. What this means for the green builders, contractors and architects of NY, and the world, is a period of dramatic change and challenge is ahead if not already begun. A change in the way we think about new buildings and construction, …
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Here are two banks who supposedly offer financing for green homes in New York. I haven’t used them (yet). Bank of America 800-900-9000 2007 Special Financing Pulaski Bank Home Lending 913-338-4300 2008 Special Financing
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 …
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 …
