The NAR's core course for the Green Designation includes many ways to address a property's "green" potential - many of them are high cost items such as installing energy efficient windows, purchasing ENERGY STAR appliances, and having solar photovoltaic panels installed on the roof. But there a
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11/30/2008
As more and more people begin to think about and discuss "green" living, you will probably hear the term "walkability." Wikipedia defines "walkability" as... "The extent to which the built environment is friendly to the presence of people living, shopping, visiting, enjoying or spending time in
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11/28/2008
Is Your Toilet Over 15 Years Old? If so, you are wasting precious water and money. The plumbing code changed in 1993 and specifies a maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush. And Hillsborough County, Florida has an Ultra Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program going on right now that will pay you up to $270.00
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11/28/2008
If you haven't been asked about rebates and incentives from your customers who are interested in green design, construction, and system installation, don't worry, you will be.... And when you are asked, direct your client to http://www.dsireusa.org, a searchable database to find rebates and incen
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11/24/2008
There are many well-done websites out there that can provide real estate professionals with the knowledge and awareness of green building principles. We need to be able to list and market green residences, green commercial properties and green developments, as well as guide our buyers in pu
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11/23/2008
"Greenwashing" is deceptive merchandising. "Greenwashing" is false promotion. "Greenwashing" is sometimes outright lies. "Greenwashing" is when manufacturers exaggerate the "green-ness" of a service or product. And so-called green products are exploding onto the consumer scene. Unfort
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11/18/2008
Kermit the Frog knows it isn't easy being green. Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. You can check out Kermit's performance here. There is a new designation out there for REALTORS®, the Green Designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Offered by REBAC (Real Estate Buyer's
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11/03/2008
