Every now and the someone will ask me what makes a home "green". In real estate w have many opportunities to make choices that can lessen the impact of housing on the environment. I believe that greenwashing is making a minor change and trumpeting it as a major green step.It is advertising someth
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06/11/2007
High efficiency appliances and energy efficient cooling and heating systems, tankess hot water heaters, good insulation and choosing the correct orientation and glazing are all excellent ways to improve the energy efficiency of a home. The single most effective way to decrease the energy use of
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06/10/2007
A lot has been written lately about the "Not so big house". I agree with most of what has been written but I would like to address the Not so small house. Part of the reason people seem to think that they need large spaces is that they have such an urge to buy as much of everything as they can
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06/09/2007
For anyone looking for information and inspiration regarding small homes, this is a great book. It will not give you how tos or blueprints but it will give you insight into the hearts and philosophy of people who are intentionally living in smaller homes. It provides some information abou the nut
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06/04/2007
There seems to be an increase in Employer Assisted Housing Programs around the country. To me, this is a good thing. the new version of corporatehousing is much more of a win/win situation for both employer and employee and we, as REALTORS become the facilitators to make it happen.These new prog
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02/24/2007
As spring approaches, many people begin to think about landscaping, especially as a means to increase curb appeal if they are selling. While colorful annuals can definitely increase the curb appeal there may be some other factors to consider in creating plantings for landscape effect. Perrenials
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02/16/2007
Okay, maybe it's just me. I do not work in the luxury market, but according to REALTOR Magazine, there is a trend that is beginning in,but not limited to upscale markets. Multiple laundry rooms.....Hey, I like convenience as much as the next person. I understand that carrying laundry up and down
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02/10/2007
Quite often people seem to be complaining about how the industry is being ruined by either discounters or part time agents. The real issue, IMHO, should be professionalism. We all know full time agents who do not behave in a professional manner. THESE are the people who make life difficult for a
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02/07/2007
One of the reasons people claim they need more space is that they need storage. You wonder how much the stored stuff ever get used and if it would not be better off given to someone who would actually use it--but that's another post. Older, smaller homes are notorius for having less storage spac
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02/06/2007
Okay, this green thing is getting some energy. I have never made the time or energy to seriously pursue a hobby. I am a so-so quilter and slightly better at crochet. I have recently decided with great reluctance to give up the quilting as much for issues of storage and space as anything else and
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02/05/2007
