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Saturday, December 13, 2008

ECO-FRIENDLY BUYERS’ CONNECTIONS & RELOCATING in the Asheville, NC Area 


No doubt about it, even moving to beautiful ASHEVILLE, NC can be a challenging experience. RELOCATING to new surroundings can disrupt the flow of your daily life, be time-consuming and costly. Working with us to scout out and secure that “perfect” eco-friendly property, while it is an exciting adventure, can also bring up concerns.

That transition needs thoughtful coordination. Not to worry…we can help! Actually, we enjoy providing eco-friendly information and details of interest to you. The “winds of change’ blow gently when we are around.


Below you will find information about relocating to the Greater Asheville area – information specific to"GREEN" eco-friendly real estate ...especially for sustainable real estate Buyers and investors.


ECO-Friendly BUYERS’ CONNECTIONS GREEN Resources for Buyers in The Greater Asheville NC Area
and in the Foothills of South Carolina
TELL US WHAT I MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU

Buyers’ Questionnaire with Special Emphasis on GREEN Features such as:
Agriculture
Air Quality
Green Building
Consumer Wellness
GREEN Development
ECO-Communities
Eco Development
Energy Efficiency
Resource Efficiency
Sustainability
Resource Management
Resource Conservation
Sustainable Development




Go to: http://www.janeanne.com/survey.asp for the "Green" Buyers' "Must Haves" in Eco-Friendly Real Estate. As Buyers’ Brokers and Eco Certified® Real Estate Consultants we love the idea of hitting the bulls-eye when it comes to the eco-friendly, sustainable property you desire. Many years of experience in representing Buyers of sustainable real estate helped us create this eco-friendly handcrafted survey—

Your dream property may be land for a small farm bordered by a stream, a large conservation acreage for a family legacy, ECO-oriented investment properties, 1031s, an equestrian property of small horse farm. (see photo) Or it may be a GREEN home in the Greater Asheville or Foothills of South Carolina. Tell us what is most important to you. When we get your survey back, we will respond promptly. Then we are able to refine the details and send you a report by email. DESIGN YOUR DREAM HERE


NC ENERGY EFFICIENCY $$$ SAVINGS “GREEN” Tax Credits


Consumer tax credits: www.ase.org/taxcredits
All efficiency incentives:
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/
Tax rules and forms:
http://www.irs.gov/
Federal and State, all incentives:
http://www.dsireusa.org/
North Carolina Solar Center programs
http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/
A Few Internet Resources
Energy Efficiency Information (tax credits and more):
http://www.energystar.gov/
NC SOLAR http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/
SC FOOTHILLS
South Carolina Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives


First-Time Home Buyers’ TAX CREDIT INFO
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
Who is eligible to claim the $7,500 tax credit?
What is the definition of a first-time home buyer?
How do I claim the tax credit? Do I need to complete a form or application?


GREEN REAL ESTATE INFORMATION FOR ECO-FRIENDLY BUYERS

NC HealthyBuilt® Homes Information and
Real Estate and Conservation Land Trusts



GREEN BUILDERS , ECO-DEVELOPERS & SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS


Here is a list of green builders , eco-developers and eco-friendly support professionals we have met and worked with over the years. We compiled it for those who may be investing in land or who choose to build new or renovate in a sustainable fashion. We have found that those mentioned here have charged themselves with the goal of contributing to the health of our planet; building healthy homes that are structurally sound and ecologically friendly. and that they keep abreast of sustainable innovation.


Appropriate Building Solutions, Inc.
http://www.abuildingsolution.comhttp://www.abuildingsolution.com/

DEMOS Builders
Jim Demos
http://www.demosbuilders.com/


Jade Mountain Builders
Hans Doellgast
216-3948

JAG Construction
Jody Guokas
216-0941


QED Solutions
Dan Edwards
273-8256
dan@qedsolutions.us


Rare Earth Builders
Mark Bondurant
http://www.rareearthbuilders.com/


ECO- Support Professionals

Home Energy Partners (HEP) provides high performance building consultation and services to homebuyers, contractors, organizations, real estate agents and lenders. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and building science techniques to asses and repair health, comfort and energy concerns within new and existing buildings. HEP is an Energy Star Partner and administers the Greater Asheville Area HealthyBuilt Homes Certification.
http://www.homeenergypartners.com/


Samsel Architects, 20-year history, a key design principle of Samsel Architects has been the thoughtful integration of the natural and built environment. We incorporate these qualities into all our projects with high efficiency building envelopes, solar energy considerations, water conservation techniques and resource-efficient, healthy materials. We provide architectural services for residences, commercial, institutions, renovations and historic preservation projects. Each of our designs draws on the special character of our region as well as the individual features of the project site.
http://www.samselarchitects.com/


Sundance Power Systems, Southeast’s premier renewable energy company, serving residential and commercial clients since 1995. Our technical expertise includes design and installation of solar hot water and radiant floor heating systems, as well as solar, wind, and micro-hydroelectric power systems. We also serve our customers by providing information on tax credits for renewable energy systems, and help establish grid-tie partnerships with NC Green Power. With the energy of the sun, wind and water, we empower people to participate in the solution to our energy challenges.
http://www.sundancepower.com/



Architects
Alice Dodson
alicedodson@charter.net

Ken Gaylord Architect/Black Hawk
http://www.kengaylord.com/

ArchiterraChristopher
larson@toast.net

Daryl Rantis, Architect
http://www.rantisarchitects.com/

More GREEN FEATURED

www.earthpaint.net/index.htm

http://www.equinoxenvironmental.com/

http://www.innovahomes.net/



GENERAL RELOCATION & TAX INFO

North Carolina Sales Tax
http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/





LOAN QUALIFICATION: Pre-Approval or Pre-Qualification Letter. Do you know the difference….? It can be deceiving because you might think that you are fully approved when you are not. . . Pre-Qualification = A simple assessment by the lender. This does NOT commit the lender at all to the applicant, being only an opinion of the lender....Pre-Approval = A more in-depth assessment of a borrower’s buying capacity based on income. Unlike a pre-qualification, a pre-approval letter also checks the applicant’s credit and is a surer verification of a borrower’s income. It takes longer to process and will require more comprehensive documentation, but gives a clearer and more definitive guarantee of the loan amount a borrower is entitled to.


One Asheville lender offers online assessment forms.
Lynn Davis: http://www.ashevillesavingsbank.com/mortgage-closing-guarantee.html


Please let us know if you would like referrals to lenders who specialize in energy efficient loans.



WHAT BUYERS MUST KNOW ABOUT

Working with Real Estate Professionals in the State of North Carolina

"IT’S THE LAW!" Printer Friendly Version: Click HERE North Carolina’s state-mandated consumer protection law. Here is a brief description of North Carolina’s Law of Agency—about agency relationships and services, and representation in a real estate transaction. The Law of Agency says: On “first substantial contact” clients/potential clients need to know who is representing who. (Example: At The Eco-Steward Real Estate Firm we are essentially Buyers’ Brokers, representing buyers/investors. 95% of our business involves buyers/investors, although we do accept amazing properties to represent for the sellers from time-to-time.)



The Law of Agency says: Clients/potential clients have rights under the Law. These rights need to be reviewed prior to that client/potential client offering significant details that could negatively impact negotiations in a transaction. Acknowledgement of Allegiance, Relationshipsand Representation Form.



Sample Copy of NC Offer to Purchase and Contract
http://www.haws.org/downloads/procurement/form_2t.pdf


Sample Copy of Questions and Answers on Home Inspections
http://www.ncrec.state.nc.us/pdf/brochures/Inspections-8.5x14.pdf.pdf


NC HealthyBuilt® Homes Information
http://healthybuilthomes.org/


Real Estate and Conservation Land Trusts in Western North Carolina and South Carolina’s Foothills
http://www.sog.unc.edu/pubs/electronicversions/pg/pgfal00/article5.pdf


Utilities and Contact Details

WaterAsheville Buncombe Water AuthorityP.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802City Building: 828 251 1122
Black Mountain: 828 669 8732Woodfin: 828 253 5551Weaverville: 828 645 7116Biltmore Forest: 828 27 0824
ElectricityProgress EnergyPO Box 2041Raleigh,NC 276021 800 452 2777
http://www.progress-energy.com/
French Broad Electric1 800 222 6190 or 828 649 2051
TelephoneBell South, P.O.Box 33009, Charlotte, NC 28243Bell South 828 780 2355Verizon 1 800 483 4300
Natural GasPublic Service of NCP.O. Box 620Asheville.NC 28243828 253 1821 or 877 776 2427
Cable TVCharter 828 274 7500 or 828 669 2609
SATELLITE TVDirect TV 800 693 3657
WasteGDS 828 253 3929WM 828 253 5364Wyatt 828 665 0991
RecyclingAsheville/828 259 5547 or Buncombe 250 5460
PropaneBlossman Gas 828 667 0437Freeman Gas 828 696 9920Suburban Propane 828 252 4733
Black Mountain
Water and Trash pick up - residents put out trash Sunday nights for Monday am pick up
Town Hall Water Dept. 828 669 8250112 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain NC 28711
PowerProgress Energy 800 452 2777
GasPSNC Energy 877 776 2427
PhoneBellSouth 888 757 6500 in NC800 767 2355 outside NC
Cable TVCharter Communications800 955 7766




Any questions? Let us know how we can be of assistance!

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