In pursuit of bright spots in a foggy environment this morning, I picked up my copy of REALTOR, The Business Tool for Real Estate Professionals. Often, like many of you I suppose, I simply peruse the trade rag. But today's thumb-through "bloomed" into energy and cost-saving suggestions, when, in
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09/30/2008
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently instituted a "GreenSteps" initiative with a series of instructive videos available for architects, other professionals and the public. "There's been a lot of talk about changes in our climate lately. CO2 emissions, dwindling resources, and
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09/28/2008
For many years, I've been keeping a "Good-Eye" out for clients who are conservation real estate land buyers and investors. Traditionally, landowners relocating and building in Western North Carolina have enjoyed the highlands and the many gifts of living here. But since 1975, we have found i
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09/22/2008
Mother was a member of the League of Women Voters. Even more than just being a member, she got involved...volunteered. Time and again over the years Mama was up at 4:00 AM and out of the house before "dawn's early light" to work at the polling place. She always came home after dusk, but with a s
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09/21/2008
LOOKING for tax credits? Here's something you might find EXTREMELY valuable. Please note, as Mary points in her post below, that the tax credit currenlty available is about to expire... so .interested parties WOOOO-Hooooo...contact your senators and congressPeople to extend the tax credit aut
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09/18/2008
An Energy Wise True or False Test was delivered with a smile to our client who purchased a wee rustic cabin in the mountains near Asheville with an energy-efficient mortgage. Certainly, the place was in need of updating. The appliances were about as old as the structure itself, which is to sa
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09/16/2008
We live in the mountains, a"sweet spot" for for Eco Development and Communities and for people who make choices for quality of life..... Just one look at our view-sheds says more than a thousand words in that regard. The Asheville area mountains, the valleys, the streams and waterfalls are na
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09/15/2008
Hickory Nut Forest in Gerton N.C. is an evolving eco-community and conservation neighborhood . This eco-community- is an easy drive from Asheville's, cultural amenities, arts, music and delicious cuisine, as well as excellent healthcare all nearby. (17 miles, 23-27 min.) And just 4 minutes to
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09/11/2008
In the past two years, I have closed ten (10 ) transactions I can attribute directly to connections I made through Active Rain. To the "Rain Gods" back in Seattle, and All....Wow! "Y'ALL ROCK Active Rain!" Thanks so much for helping me achieve this 200,000 point milestone! It's a prodigiou
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09/10/2008
Someone asked me just this week for my opinion on the "green-built situation" in today's mortgage market. Personally, I am very positive. Why" Because excellence and sustainability seem always to stand for themselves, even in challenging times. So, maybe I am more than "positive".... You could
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09/09/2008
