tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260584772024-02-28T09:51:38.166-08:00GREEN Real Estate-Asheville, NC Talk on sustainable innovationjaneAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-47849028349790207632010-11-12T12:46:00.000-08:002010-11-12T12:46:00.416-08:00Asheville Livable and Fine<p><object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/bGeh1XHn45o/hqdefault.jpg)" height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bGeh1XHn45o?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bGeh1XHn45o?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>As a REALTOR in Asheville, specializing in homes on the land, I am always on the lookout for special finds...</p><p>Here is one of my absolute favorite <strong>homes on acreage in the Asheville area</strong>. It is bordered by a <strong>sweet stream</strong> and has amazing solar gain for organic gardening. There's room enough for 2 horses in the run-in barn. </p><p>Inside: Totally NO-STEP Handicap access. Freshly painted with NO VOC paint for excellent indoor air quality. And this home is full of natural light, as you will see when you watch the video I did on a recent preview of the home...</p>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-8989223150960344682010-11-03T07:07:00.000-07:002010-11-03T07:07:18.748-07:00Farmers Market Commercial--Mountain Tailgate Market Association<p><object style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/YYUBiOxwHf0/hqdefault.jpg)" height="295" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YYUBiOxwHf0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YYUBiOxwHf0?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></p><p>Recognizing our area's amazing local farmers and local food movement, as well as the talent of Patrick and Galen, Google and YouTube named the first commercial as a finalist in their 2010 TV For All contest, and the contest winner is up to you! Public voting for your favorite commercial runs until November 9.</p><p> </p>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-69880255448047960652010-10-26T10:42:00.000-07:002010-10-26T10:42:17.192-07:00MLS 462353<a href="http://www.wncrmls.com/wnc/pubIncoming.php?mls=462353">MLS 462353</a><br /><br /><br />Special building site w/creek ON it, forest bordering it, and priced to sell. 3.25 AC site calls to nature-lovers, and is one of only19 at Three Creeks, a preserve of 278 AC where you will find park-like common land-deeded to you can. Enjoy waterfalls, a sweet swimming pond, trout fishing, the community cabin and subtle elegance all about.janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-19835229567392430642007-11-03T09:06:00.000-07:002007-11-03T09:08:03.115-07:00<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">GREEN Asheville Real Estate.<br /></span>For more TIMELY VIEWS and NEWS please go to:<br /></span><a href="http://activerain/blogs/janeAnne"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">http://activerain/blogs/janeAnne</span></a>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1169477966930004352007-01-22T06:55:00.000-08:002007-01-22T06:59:27.353-08:00north carolina real estate market, asheville real estate market stats<span style="font-size:85%;">In general, North Carolina continues to see a rise in the amount of homes sold in 2006.<br />Sale prices continue to climb and the average number of days a house is on the market has decreased.<br /><br />All of these indicators show that the real estate market in Western North Carolina is strong." (page 6, <em>Real Estate Weekly</em> -October, 2006)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> In the <strong>City of Asheville</strong> alone, (pop about 75,000) a total of 1450 homes listed by January 1, 2006 closed by December 20th. In the Greater Asheville Area, 2820 homes were sold from Jan. 1 through December 20, 2006. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> For those following the <strong>ECO-friendly stats</strong> in our region, in the period between January 1, 2006 and December 20, 2006, 14 Energy Star® rated homes sold, but wait! --there are 35 currently on the market and there are currently 32 certified </span><a href="http://www.wncgbc.org/healthybuilt/participants.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:85%;">HealthyBuilt Homes</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> on the market and <strong>378 in progress in the Western North Carolina</strong> area. From 14 "green homes" to 378 in our market- could that indicate a Trend ?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>TRENDS TO WATCH<br /></strong>Residential Sales Trends/ Existing Homes Asheville, N.C. As of December, 2006, the average sale price for an existing home in the Asheville area is $261,098. The price has increased about 10% percent since this time last year according to Annual Percent Change in OFHEO MSA House Price Indexes through Q3 2006. .. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Home Appreciation ...Annual appreciation rate for homes in the Greater Asheville area is about 12.5 per cent as of the third quarter of 2006. The data reflects same-home sales information collected by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO). </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The Asheville appreciation rate tops the nationwide pace of 10 percent and our area's appreciation rate ranks 83 among 275 metros across the USA.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:85%;">December, 2006 Real Estate Market Stats Buncombe County (Asheville area), North Carolina</span></strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><span style="font-size:85%;">Residential Properties on the Market: 2078 Residential Properties Pending: 702Priced Over $1M: 117Priced Under $50K : 7Farms & Land on the Market in Combined Buncombe, Madison, Yancey Counties : 2107 <br />Asheville, North Carolina Buncombe County<br />Pending: 242Priced Over $1M: 161Priced Under $50K : 2989<br />Our market is moving toward:<br />Lower operating costs- Lower utility bills for heating and cooling<br />Increased comfort- Improved indoor air quality<br />Creating lasting value- Third party review<br />Building with health in mind- Lowered Environmental Impact<br />NC Healthy Built Homes: DUE in 2007: 378<br /><br /><br />####</span>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1160888325643607752006-10-14T21:54:00.000-07:002006-10-14T21:58:53.243-07:00ECO conscious real estate practice...STEWARDSHIP<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/GREEN%20is%20Hot!.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/320/GREEN%20is%20Hot%21.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/ECO-conscious-real-estate-practice-STEWARDSHIP?12661" rel="bookmark">ECO conscious real estate practice...STEWARDSHIP</a><br /><br /><strong>ASHEVILLE is a “sweet spot” for<br />people who make choices to enjoy<br />authentic quality of life…..</strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br />Our viewsheds, valleys, waterfalls are natural gifts, and there is a specific sense of community,an uncommon blend of neighborliness with “cultural progressive” verve. Here the heritage of the indigenous peoples is woven into the kilts of those who followed. Like the Big Laurel River, a beautiful,” intact example of a healthy high mountain riparian ecosystem” where children play and churches baptize , and fisherman, paddlers, and grandparents converge, Asheville holds the promise of welcoming celebration of life to all.<br /><br />Yet, of late, others…maybe not motivated by a desire for quality of life, by a hunger not akin to stewardship…..have begun to arrive on the scene.Outside developers’ interest in Western North Carolina has increased.And there are issues raised by the development happening across the Mountains;some related simply to not knowing the terrain.<br /><br />Building on Western North Carolina’s steep slopes has (sadly) a proven potential for dangerous landslides and erosion. Landslides are most common in the western region of North Carolina because of its mountainous landscape. In the past two years, 120+ landslides occurred in western North Carolina, claiming five lives and destroying 27 homes. A lack of understanding of the significance of underlying soils and geology is partially to blame.This is of concern to REALTORS® in the Greater Asheville Area where we are seeing much new development that is not regulated by slope ordinances– and where very attractive acreage just 20 minutes north is especially steep.<br /><br />With this concern, ECO certified real estate professionals here in the Greater Asheville area are working to facilitate the transfer of information as a resource to professional resources….i.e. land trust professionals, county planners and assessors, who have deep knowledge of both conservation tools and land use regulations for responsible land use and the preservation of quality of life and environment.<br /><br />We are ready to inform landowners and investors of tools they can useto conserve and steward forests, farms, open space, and wildlife habitat.We can point the way to ecoconscious participation across the landscape…from the mountains, rivers and streams, to the wild lands and urban places.We can help our clients get good information on environmental impacts.<br />Landowners and investors play a vital role in the management of the natural resourcesthat define our region.<br /><br />The stewardship measures our clients undertake can have a critical impact on agriculture and forest production, water quality, soil erosion,fish and wildlife habitats, rivers, streams, and groundwater resources.<br /><br />####<br /><br /><a href="http://www.janeAnne.com">www.janeAnne.com</a>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1158348895414167522006-09-15T12:29:00.000-07:002006-09-15T12:34:55.563-07:00RESOURCES & ECO CONNECTIONS<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong><span style="color:#003300;">ECO "Green" RESOURCES</span></strong> </span><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding, our ECO-friendly BLOG offers practical resources for change that will foster value-added real estate practices in the Greater ASHEVILLE, BUNCOMBE COUNTY AND MADISON COUNTY, PISGAH FOREST AREA..</span></em><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://fetatrails.org/home.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Horse people have much to contribute to the preservation of sustainable rural communities and are a caring influence in smart growth initiatives, where rapidly developing communities must recognize the value of maintaining natural corridors that serve the needs of a wide range of interests.That is why Asheville 1031, The ECO-STEWARD Real Estate Firm is a Member of the The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.mountinhopes.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Mountin’ Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Mountin' Hopes is a therapeutic horseback riding center located in near Asheville, N.C. that provides children and adults with special both riding and care of the horse, so a relationship can develop between the person and the animal as guided by the principles of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).The ECO-STEWARD Real Estate Firm’s senior consultant, Arlene Brown is on the Board at Mountin’ Hopes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.landofsky.org/about.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Land-of-Sky Regional Council </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Fosters desirable social, economic, cultural and ecological conditions in the Greater Asheville, N.C. area.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.enr.state.nc.us/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The North Carolina Division of Water Quality</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the agency responsible for statewide regulatory programs in groundwater and surface water protection. DWQ's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance North Carolina's water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.eenorthcarolina.org/ecoaddress.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Discover Your Ecological Address </span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">You know what street you live on and what town you live in, but do you know where you live ecologically? Your ecological address can tell you much about your place in the world.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://daq.state.nc.us/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health and benefit of all.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.airtrust.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Clean Air Community Trust</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> Provides activities, events and education that can inspire individuals and communities to make wise choices that lead to air quality improvement.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://webcam.srs.fs.fed.us/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">AIR QUALITY IN THE ASHEVILLE AREA RIGHT NOW</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> - COLD MOUNTAIN (near Asheville) LIVE - The North Carolina Division of Air Quality and the Forest Service perform real-time monitoring. The available data from the ozone, visibility, and fine particle monitoring is available to you. The results will help us determine if current air pollution exposures are causing an adverse impact</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">AREA MAP </span><a href="http://www.rewnc.com/map.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">http://www.rewnc.com/map.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://http://www.abr-nc.com/mortgage.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">MORTGAGE CALCULATOR</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://finance.realtor.com/homefinance/mortgages/interestrates.asp?lnksrc=FINLRNAV008&gate=realtor&poe=realtor" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">COMPARE INTEREST RATES</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://http://www.abr-nc.com/homestats.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Asheville Area Home Sales </span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">STATS....</span><br /><a href="http://finance.realtor.com/Homefinance/Calculators/RentBuy.asp?lnksrc=FINLRNAV016&gate=realtor&poe=realtor" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">RENT vs BUY CALCULATOR</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://finance.realtor.com/HomeFinance/calculators/mortgagequalifier.asp?lnksrc=FINLRHACALC001&gate=realtor&poe=realtor" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">HOME AFFORDABILITY CALCULATOR</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>ASHEVILLE AREA INFORMATION Asheville Chamber of Commerce -</strong> </span></span><a href="http://www.asheville.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.asheville.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">WLOS - </span><a href="http://www.wlos.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Local News and Weather</span></a><a href="http://buncombecounty.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Buncombe County, NC</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://ashevilleguidebook.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Ultimate Guide To Asheville</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">"Best selling guidebook to Asheville & Hendersonville"by Lee James Pantas</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://asheville1031realty.com/www.ncgov.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">North Carolina State Home Page</span></a><a href="http://www.dor.state.nc.us/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">North Carolina Dept. of Revenue</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> (Tax Information)</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.visitnc.com%20/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">North Carolina Travel Guide</span></a><a href="http://www.homefair.com/sr_home.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The School Report Express</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"> School reports for all areas and districts</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.visitnc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film, and Sports Development</span></a><a href="http://www.ncarts.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">North Carolina Arts Council</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">VA Medical Center in Asheville(828) 298-7911</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.biltmore.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Biltmore Estate & Winery</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.belechere.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Bele Chere Festival in Asheville</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.chimneyrockpark.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Chimney Rock Park</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">The Cherokee Indian Reservation<br /></span><a href="http://www.cherokee-nc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.cherokee-nc.com</span></a><a href="http://wnc.com/cherokee/index.html"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">wnc.com/cherokee/index.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.grandfather-mountain.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Grandfather Mountain</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://ncnatural.com/NCUSFS" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Pisgah Forest</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.brevardmusic.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Brevard Music Center</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="http://www.bbonline.com/~bbonline/nc" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Western North Carolina Bed & Breakfast</span></a><a href="http://www.wncguide.com/current1.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Western Carolina </span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Guide of Events<br /></span><a href="http://www.ncnatural.com/Parkway" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Blue Ridge Parkway</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Great Smokey Mountains National Park</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.moon.com/road_trip" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Western North Carolina Tourist Destinations</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">janeAnne covers the GREEN real estate market for those interested in stewardship of historic properties and land investment in the Greater Asheville, Buncombe County and Madison County areas as well as properties adjacent to the National/Pisgah Forest.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">Visit her web site: : </span><a href="http://www.janeAnne.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.janeAnne.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">ECO Invest real estate web site: </span><a href="http://www.Asheville1031Realty.com"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.Asheville1031Realty.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">ECO conscious...the Steward Web site: </span><a href="http://www.ecostewardrealty.com/"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;">www.ECOStewardRealty.com</span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1154190177243773252006-07-29T09:21:00.000-07:002006-07-29T09:22:57.603-07:00Green Value - Green Buildings Are Good For Business<br /><br />While the environmental benefits of green buildings are clear, there has been a question as to whether green, high performance buildings, add tangible value to a property. We are aware that the Green Building concepts have changed the way we design, construct, operate and generally, think, about buildings and communities. But up until recently there has been no definitive study of the “value-added” FACTOR. <br /><br />Enter Green Value, an independent research study. This in-depth research looks at green buildings in Canada, the USA and the UK. It concludes that a clear link is beginning to emerge between the market value of a building and its green features.<br /><br />The study combined a review of literature and case studies and finds that not only are green buildings good for the environment, provide healthier places to live and more productive places to work, they can command higher rents and prices, attract tenants more quickly, reduce tenant turnover and cost less to operate and maintain.<br /><br />Green Value brought together 11 sponsors in three countries including both governments and the private sector, with teams on two continents. It was initiated and led by RICS Canada past-Chairman Chris Corps, who said ‘We weren't surprised that evidence of improved asset value exists, but didn't expect to find that productivity benefits can even exceed the building's value.’ Realpac Executive Director Michael Brooks noted the study's findings are important. ‘If industry and governments can tap these advantages green buildings will be profitable. This opens potential commercial opportunities.’<br /><br />But the study shows that further work will be needed to achieve these goals. Chris Corps notes ‘One important change is for corporate accounting to move to market valuation, even for governments. Cost approaches currently being used do not often value sustainability correctly.’ The study also recommends other standards, legislative and practice changes. Canada Green Buildings Council President Thomas Mueller said the conclusions show there is more work to be done on the value of green buildings but the findings are encouraging. ‘Evidence that sustainable practices can add value supports the claims and direction of the green building industry. This is an important step towards greater acceptance of green buildings in the marketplace.’<br /><br />FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:<br /><a href="http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=-ddiy7NSO0CyCVsDctoQ9Q" target="_blank">http://www.rics.org/RICSWEB/getpage.aspx?p=-ddiy7NSO0CyCVsDctoQ9Q</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.asheville1031realty.com/">www.Asheville1031Realty.com</a>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1148556035755115592006-05-25T04:17:00.000-07:002006-05-28T09:38:18.896-07:00Smart Growth..Tax Benefits<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/burge%20front.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="123" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/320/burge%20front.jpg" width="277" border="0" /></a><br /><span ><strong>Smart growth</strong> </span><span >never makes more sense </span><br /><span >than when economic times are tough:<br />Efficient development saves taxpayers money</span><br /><span >and makes it possible for households<br />to spend less on transportation.<br /><br />This LINK demonstrates </span><br /><span ><strong>the tax benefits of well-designed communities </strong><br />and explains, in particular, </span><br /><a href="http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/economy.html#strengthens" target="new"><span >How Smart Growth Strengthens Regional Economies</span></a><span >.<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;"><strong>contact</strong></span><br /></span><a href="http://www.ECOstewardRealty.com"><span >www.ECOstewardRealty.com</span></a><span ><br /><br /></span><span ></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1147315382186200352006-05-10T19:39:00.000-07:002006-05-28T09:56:27.460-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/BUZZARD%20ROCK%20project%202.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/320/BUZZARD%20ROCK%20project%202.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/appalachian%20viewshed%202.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/320/appalachian%20viewshed%202.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>The Asheville Board of REALTORS® </strong><br /><strong>has created a first of it's kind educational program…</strong><br /><strong>the Asheville Board of REALTORS® </strong><br /><strong>ECO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM</strong><br /><br />This is a special program for buyer and seller representatives<br />who are interested in environmentally-sensitive real estate<br />investing and transactions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">The "ECO" Real Estate Professional is</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">an Environmental Consultant</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">in terms of thepractice of Real Estate</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;"></span><br /></strong>The Asheville Board of REALTORS® has created<br /></strong>a Certification Program for environmentally conscious REALTORS®.<br />It will allow REALTORS® to obtain an ECO Certification.<br /><br />ECO stands for Environmental Consultant.<br />REALTORS® who obtain the ECO certification<br />undergo a significant training program (36 credit hours)<br />in order to better prepare themselves to consult<br />with their clients on environmental issues<br />affecting their real estate transactions.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/BUZZARD%20ROCK%20project%202.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br />The ECO Real Estate Consultant can offer clients<br />certain<em> benefits</em> that affect both the client and the community.<br /><br />Here is a short list:<br /><br /><strong>VALUE-ADDED SERVICE<br />BENEFIT:</strong> Energy and environmental information<br />and tools that can provide additional positive impetus<br />for smooth and healthy transactions.<br /><br /><strong>STUDIED KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS</strong> of land,<br />land trusts, preservation, stewardship,<br />green home programs like Energy Star Qualified Homes,<br />energy-efficiency, and sustainable design.<br /><strong>BENEFIT:</strong> Real Estate professional is abreast of the newest<br />topics in real estate on the cutting edge of interest for clients.<br /><br /><strong>WEALTH OF RESOURCES</strong><br /><strong>BENEFIT:</strong> <strong><span style="color:#006600;">ECO Real Estate professionals</span></strong><br />offer practical tools/resources to help sort through issues<br />such as mold, radon, and poor indoor air quality,<br />and offer clients references/resources who can provide<br />real solutions to real challenges we all meet.<br /><br /><strong>AN <span style="color:#006600;">"ECO-CORRECT"</span> WHOLE SYSTEMS FOCUS<br />BENEFIT:</strong> A client base of ECO-minded consumer folks is unique.<br />Most communicate intelligently and with dedication<br />and appreciate the efforts of their REALTOR®<br />to service the environmentally-friendly market.<br /><br />The ECO Real Estate professional who knows about<br />and is interested in the value of energy efficiency,<br />environmental technologies, reduced liabilities,<br />and sustainable design in real estate has the opportunity<br />to establish a genuine dialogue with clients<br />and this has long-range benefits for all concerned.<br /><br />CONTACT: janeAnne<br /><a href="http://www.ECOstewardrealty.com">www.ECOstewardrealty.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="mailto:ECOinvest@janeAnne.com"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></a>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1146709652193375192006-05-03T19:27:00.000-07:002006-05-28T10:05:17.766-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/Corey%20%20%20Makes%20a%20Point.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/200/Corey%20%20%20Makes%20a%20Point.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/camp%20by%20fireside.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/200/camp%20by%20fireside.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">"eco"correct = $$$ REWARDS </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#009900;">FOR YOU</span></strong><a name="111486496272428945"><span > </span></a><br /><br /><span ><br /><br />If you are planning some time in the mountains this summer and you choose to meet an "ECO" consultant at Asheville 1031/The Eco-STEWARD Real Estate Consulting Firm, you will be investing in your future!</span><br /><span ></span><br /><span >To find and invest in land and <em>sooner or later</em> to build a home in the Greater Asheville area, you would be wise to gather as much information as possible. You can count on us and our professional resources (see this article and the following ones) to help you provise a healthy home for your family...<br /><br />That's why I have been working on The ECO TASK FORCE here in Asheville to gather and offer such information. Another member of our task force told me all about NC HEALTHY BUILT HOMES...I was so impressed, I went on over to visit their web site... and found this!<br /><br /><em>Let me know what YOU think!</em><br /></span><a href="mailto:ECOinvest@janeAnne.com"><span >ECOinvest@janeAnne.com</span></a><span ><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.janeAnne.com"><span >www.janeAnne.com</span></a><span ><br /></span><a href="http://www.Asheville1031Realty.com"><span >www.Asheville1031Realty.com</span></a><span ><br /><br /><br /><strong>North Carolina HealthyBuilt Homes Program</strong><br /><br />The new NC HealthyBuilt Homes Program provides a comfortable, healthy and affordable house that reduces energy and water usage and helps protect the environment. Builders select materials and processes to reduce pollution and the waste of natural resources both during the manufacturing and construction phases and throughout the life of the home, and give careful attention to energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Because the quality, amenities, and energy savings are evident, these homes have a higher value and are easier to sell.<br /><br /><br /></span><span ></span><span ></span>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26058477.post-1144959950334841512006-04-13T13:07:00.000-07:002006-04-13T13:25:50.346-07:00GREEN Real Estate Asheville NC<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/1600/appalachian%20viewshed%202.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2609/333/320/appalachian%20viewshed%202.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Seeing</span> GREEN</span> </span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">real estate-asheville nc</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The Asheville Board of REALTORS® has created a first of it's kind educational program…</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">the Asheville Board of REALTORS® ECO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#009900;">ECO</span></strong> - Environmental Consultant </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The Asheville Board of REALTORS® has created a Certification Program for environmentally conscious REALTORS®. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">It encourages REALTORS® to obtain an <strong><span style="color:#009900;">ECO</span></strong> Certification. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>ECO</strong> stands for Environmental Consultant. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">REALTORS® obtaining the <strong><span style="color:#009900;">ECO</span></strong> certification undergo a significant training program (36 credit hours) in order to better prepare themselves to consult with their clients on environmental issues affecting their real estate transactions.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Asheville-based REALTOR janeAnne is a charter member of the <strong>ECO Task Force</strong> based in Asheville, (Buncombe County) NC who, together, created this opportunity. She is one of only nine people nationally who hold the<strong><span style="color:#009900;"> ECO</span></strong> designation.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><strong>The <span style="color:#009900;">ECO</span> Real Estate Consultant</strong> can offer certain features to clients </span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">that <strong>benefit the client and the community.</strong> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Here is a short list of Real Estate inveatment pluses that janeAnne and the ECO Task Force </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">are quick to point out:</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">VALUE-ADDED SERVICE</span><br /></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>BENEFIT</strong>: Energy and environmental information and tools that </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">can provide additional positive impetus for smooth and healthy transactions.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>STUDIED KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS</strong> of land, land trusts, preservation, stewardship, green home programs like Energy Star Qualified Homes, energy-efficiency, and sustainable design.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>BENEFIT:</strong> Real Estate professional is abreast of the newest topics in real estate on the cutting edge of interest for clients.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">WEALTH OF RESOURCES</span><br /></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>BENEFIT:</strong> <strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">ECO</span></strong> Real Estate professionals offer practical tools/resources to help sort through issues such as mold, radon, and poor indoor air quality, and offer clients references/resources who can provide real solutions to real challenges we all meet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">ECO SYSTEMS FOCUS</span><br /></strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">BENEFIT: A client base of ECO-minded consumer folks is unique. Most communicate intelligently and with dedication and appreciate the efforts of their REALTOR® to service the environmentally-friendly market. The ECO Real Estate professional who knows about and is interested in the value of energy efficiency, environmental technologies, reduced liabilities, and sustainable design in real estate has the opportunity to establish a genuine dialogue with clients and this has long-range benefits for all concerned. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">janeAnne covers the GREEN real estate market for those interested in stewardship of historic properties and land investment in the Greater Asheville, Buncombe County and Madison County areas as well as properties adjacent to the National/Pisgah Forest. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Visit her web site: : <a href="http://www.janeAnne.com">www.janeAnne.com</a> </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">GREEN real estate web site: <a href="http://www.Asheville1031Realty.com">www.Asheville1031Realty.com</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">GREEN ECO Steward Web site: <a href="http://www.ECOStewardRealty.com">www.ECOStewardRealty.com</a></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">contact here at</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">janeAnne </span><a href="mailto:ECOinvest@janeAnne.com"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">ECOinvest@janeAnne.com</span></a><br /></p>janeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133694929629809511noreply@blogger.com