Wednesday, December 02, 2009
"Green" Sustainable Property Asheville Style! It's exciting.
"Green" Sustainable Property Asheville Style! It is for sale. And it is SO exciting!
Asheville, North Carolina’s creative citizenry including a growing number of NAR GREEN and ECO Certified® Real Estate Consultants have their hearts set on finding “smart" ways to approach healthy choices in both home AND land design and use that enhance a sense of community. Things HAPPEN when people start getting together and talking. And the talk here in the Greater Asheville area, where "THINGS" already are happening is about making wise choices in terms of GREEN.
While the environmental and social benefits of green buildings to a community are clear, until recently, some real estate professionals and their clients questioned whether green-built buildings, added tangible value to a property. If you read my earlier post you will see a fabulous accounting of just what this means.
In fact, Green Value, an independent research study, has provided in-depth research on the matter. It concluded that a clear link is beginning to emerge between the market value of a building and its green features.
The study combined a review of literature and case studies and found 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 prices.
For Asheville REALTORS®, accepting a leadership role in "green-thinking " new ways not only benefit sour ecology and our economy...but all concerned.
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GOING GREEN: socially conscious investing keeps on rolling into a sustainable world you can create today and tomorrow with eco-friendly land where you can build a green house and then help the environment by recycling.
Asheville GREEN Real Estate and Relocation: OBJECTIVE FIDUCIARY COUNSEL ECO HOMES AND LAND. Serving Asheville’s Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients..
The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants! Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved
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Asheville, North Carolina’s creative citizenry including a growing number of NAR GREEN and ECO Certified® Real Estate Consultants have their hearts set on finding “smart" ways to approach healthy choices in both home AND land design and use that enhance a sense of community. Things HAPPEN when people start getting together and talking. And the talk here in the Greater Asheville area, where "THINGS" already are happening is about making wise choices in terms of GREEN.
While the environmental and social benefits of green buildings to a community are clear, until recently, some real estate professionals and their clients questioned whether green-built buildings, added tangible value to a property. If you read my earlier post you will see a fabulous accounting of just what this means.
In fact, Green Value, an independent research study, has provided in-depth research on the matter. It concluded that a clear link is beginning to emerge between the market value of a building and its green features.
The study combined a review of literature and case studies and found 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 prices.
For Asheville REALTORS®, accepting a leadership role in "green-thinking " new ways not only benefit sour ecology and our economy...but all concerned.
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GOING GREEN: socially conscious investing keeps on rolling into a sustainable world you can create today and tomorrow with eco-friendly land where you can build a green house and then help the environment by recycling.
Asheville GREEN Real Estate and Relocation: OBJECTIVE FIDUCIARY COUNSEL ECO HOMES AND LAND. Serving Asheville’s Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients..
The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants! Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved
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Labels: asheville going green and sustainable, asheville green homes for sale, asheville green real estate
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Asheville Luxury Green Homes and Land
Asheville Asks: Luxury and Green-Can the Two Coexist?"
Another Asheville, NC Eco Certified® Real Estate Consultant and I happened on a "find" as we were out previewing properties for a client here in Asheville, NC not long ago. Horse farms and organic acreages are wonderful to visit on a mild Late November day. And, this time of year, most of the leaves have nested in the mountain crevices leaving landscapes free for viewing what otherwise might be missed.
One of those missed items was our "find" ... a for sale by owner sign that was almost totally obscured by fallen leaves. The sign read... "For Sale By Owner 4 BR 5 Bath Luxury Green Home 10+ AC"
I could almost hear my eco-savvy "small footprint" proponent and pal exclaim, one eyebrow raised.."Luxury and Green. Can the two coexist?" Echoing his sentiments I said to my companion, "It's amazing that land of this quality could be for sale so close to Asheville, but add to that a luxury green-built home on the land ...I don't know. What do you think?"
Always on top of things, my Eco Certified® associate replied,
" Well....according to the folks at the
NC Green Builder Program, ‘Green building' is also referred to as ‘high performance building' or ‘sustainable building.' So if a luxury home for a multi-generational family that is built with the intention to use energy, water, and materials efficiently during the construction and lifetime of the structure; the health and productivity of occupants is supported; and the impact of the structure on the local and global environment is minimized...I suppose it could be GREEN, eh?!""People around Asheville, NC are hungry for sustainable design and building, " I nodded ,as we cleared off the sign in search of an email address and/or phone number. This could turn out to be an Excellent Find!" What do YOU think? Excellent Find? Luxury Green Homes: can they be for real??
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GOING GREEN: socially conscious investing keeps on rolling into a sustainable world you can create today and tomorrow with eco-friendly land where you can build a green house and then help the environment by recycling.
GREEN Real Estate and Relocation: OBJECTIVE FIDUCIARY COUNSEL ECO HOMES AND LAND LEARNING TOURS. Serving Asheville’s Eco-Friendly-Home, Relocation LAND Clients..
The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants! Copyright © 2009 All Rights Reserved
Labels: asheville going green and sustainable, asheville green real estate
Friday, August 28, 2009
Asheville GREEN and Happy
Please go to my web site! Lots of info there.
http://www.ECOStewardRealty.com
http://www.ECOStewardRealty.com
Labels: asheville green real estate
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
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:
AgricultureAir Quality
Green Building
Consumer Wellness
GREEN Development
ECO-Communities
Eco Development
Energy Efficiency
Eco Development
Energy Efficiency
Resource Efficiency
Sustainability
Resource Management
Resource Conservation
Sustainable Development
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
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?
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.
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/
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/
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
Sample Copy of Questions and Answers on Home Inspections
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 2777http://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!
Curious about sustainable Green real estate possibilities ? Simply pedal on over to Convivial Blogger Greenolina's "Green Wheels" BLOG......................... .............
ECO-FRIENDLY BUYERS’ CONNECTIONS & RELOCATING in the Asheville, NC Area .The Eco-Steward Firm, ALL Eco-Certified® Real Estate Consultants! Copyright © 2008-2009 All Rights Reserved
Labels: asheville green real estate
Friday, August 10, 2007
A Few Green Concepts, Raw Land & ECO-friendly Asheville
***This is NOT news: Green building concepts have changed the way we design, construct, operate and generally think about land planning and development, our homes, our communities. Eco-friendly, value-added features attract people, so demand is on the rise. In 2006, builders gave Asheville, N.C. about 30 energy efficient and/or NC HealthyBuilt® homes. In 2007, however, over 400 such homes are in progress, a market trend also apparent in the Atlanta area.
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This IS something to think about: With the explosion of interest, new questions arise. How, for example, does one go about green-building without building over the green?
That’s the question that started an eye-opening conversation with the talented botanist consultant, Kevin Caldwell.
Kevin knows how to incorporate green-planning based on ecology into your current living spaces, and/or he can advise you on how to build a green home on raw land. He knows what to look for in terms of a land plan. You can tell right away that this 6’6” pillar of information loves his work. There’s a twinkle in his eye when he describes it—the botanical, wildlife, and natural community inventories, the Section 404 Wetland Delineations and Section 7 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species assessments he performs. If you want to hear first-hand stories about
Old Growth forest delineation, ecosystem management and restoration, re-vegetation, and invasive species removal, Kevin’s your man. So when I got to go along with him while he was doing a landscape-level assessment of intrusive and native species, I was delighted. Our conversation took place on a knoll overlooking a valley one sunny morning not long ago.
read more about my conversation with Kevin in my monthly column in the New Life Journal
That’s the question that started an eye-opening conversation with the talented botanist consultant, Kevin Caldwell.
Kevin knows how to incorporate green-planning based on ecology into your current living spaces, and/or he can advise you on how to build a green home on raw land. He knows what to look for in terms of a land plan. You can tell right away that this 6’6” pillar of information loves his work. There’s a twinkle in his eye when he describes it—the botanical, wildlife, and natural community inventories, the Section 404 Wetland Delineations and Section 7 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species assessments he performs. If you want to hear first-hand stories about
Old Growth forest delineation, ecosystem management and restoration, re-vegetation, and invasive species removal, Kevin’s your man. So when I got to go along with him while he was doing a landscape-level assessment of intrusive and native species, I was delighted. Our conversation took place on a knoll overlooking a valley one sunny morning not long ago.
read more about my conversation with Kevin in my monthly column in the New Life Journal
A Conversation with Kevin Caldwell
Labels: asheville green real estate, green building, green-o-lina, land planning
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Asheville Real Estate Journal: Skepticism & The Real Estate Person
Asheville Real Estate JournalRight from the Start
Have you ever noticed that more people than not go into real estate transactions with skepticism?
Buyers and sellers alike seem to wonder about motives and intentions ...first, the REALTOR® who is (they hope) representing their interests, then secondly, they express concern about“the other side”. It's a tricky-time between the Offer and the Closing Event. And transactions can flounder when the parties involved assume adversarial roles.
Possibly the secret to success lies in communicating intentions. Possibly if we let it be known that we intend to use the “win-win” approach right from the start, and then dedicate ourselves as co-facilitators to keeping the lines of positive communication open throughout the process, all parties involved will get excited about participating in and orchestrating a smooth closing event.
"Ducks in a Row!"
On this theory, at ECO-STEWARD REALTY we developed a Plan of Action. We ended up with what appears to be a tried and true checklist. We have found that is can and does support effective dialogue. It can help prepare all parties in terms of what’s expected from each of us from the beginning. And whether our clients are looking for a horse farm, acreage, or an energy efficient, green-built home, we feel confident we can offer a transparent transaction process right through the due diligence period, and on to settlement. Our Action Plant provides a very clear picture of How to get ALL our "Ducks" while Riding with the Stream”
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www.janeAnne.com
Labels: asheville green real estate, client relations, energy efficient homes asheville, green-o-lina
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
" To BE....."
"The North Carolina State motto is Esse Quam Videre-"To Be, Rather Than To Seem." How appropriate for the region I call Home. Here a paradigm of personal and cultural change with compassion unfolds. almost as if it is one with the French Broad River and the startling magical Blue Ridge Mountains.
Asheville, population 70,000 is one of the world's most dynamic focal points for the coalescing society of cultural progressives. The city's motto of course is "Altitude Affects Attitude."
Locally grown food, organic and fresh, healthy-built homes and culturally diverse neighborhoods intrigue me.They are here in Asheville. And I like the fact that my home here in "green" Asheville is energy efficient and that it wasn't hard to find the qualities that make it so.
Asheville, population 70,000 is one of the world's most dynamic focal points for the coalescing society of cultural progressives. The city's motto of course is "Altitude Affects Attitude."
Locally grown food, organic and fresh, healthy-built homes and culturally diverse neighborhoods intrigue me.They are here in Asheville. And I like the fact that my home here in "green" Asheville is energy efficient and that it wasn't hard to find the qualities that make it so.
Labels: asheville green real estate, asheville real estate, energy efficient homes asheville, stewardship
Friday, March 19, 2004
Eco-Sensitive in Asheville
Just ten minutes from downtown Asheville, the growing community of Fairview, North Carolina and Eastwood Village, brainchild of Harry Pilos of Delphi Development of Asheville can be found. Eastwood is working to create a walking community "mountain style". There are single-family homes, apartments, and the retail spaces all within easy access to each other. Instead on stacking multi-storied apartments near busy highways, Eastwood "blends in" with the surrounding mountains.
This development is in the arts-and-crafts style ...one and two-story retail ,single family homes featuring real stonework, real cedar, jacuzzi tubs, and then multi-storied apartments. The villgae appears to amble up the mountainside in a natural progression. There are outdoor grills, gazeboes, and playgrounds. .
.Fairview, North Carolina is indeed prospering and Eastwood Village's eco-friendly approach is a major part of it. One other plus in Fairview's and Eastwood's favor in keeping it ecologically healthy is its designation as a "Scenic Byway" by the State of North Carolina. This was the first five-lane road to receive this distinction. The designation should help keep U.S. Hwy. 74-A an "uncluttered" approach to Asheville for years to come.
I will update this post in the future to let you know if Fairview stays the course.
This development is in the arts-and-crafts style ...one and two-story retail ,single family homes featuring real stonework, real cedar, jacuzzi tubs, and then multi-storied apartments. The villgae appears to amble up the mountainside in a natural progression. There are outdoor grills, gazeboes, and playgrounds. .
.Fairview, North Carolina is indeed prospering and Eastwood Village's eco-friendly approach is a major part of it. One other plus in Fairview's and Eastwood's favor in keeping it ecologically healthy is its designation as a "Scenic Byway" by the State of North Carolina. This was the first five-lane road to receive this distinction. The designation should help keep U.S. Hwy. 74-A an "uncluttered" approach to Asheville for years to come.
I will update this post in the future to let you know if Fairview stays the course.
Labels: asheville green real estate, eco-freindly, eco-village, Fairview, green investment, green-o-lina, N.C. LAND
Saturday, March 13, 2004
Green Real Estate & Investment Topics
(UPDATED regularly...please scroll down this page to read)
INTERVIEWING A REAL ESTATE PRO
How to Find THE "Right" ONE for You
From a Hilltop Overlooking the River!
A narrative on life in Western North Carolina
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT in the Asheville Area
Preserves and Land Conservancies
HOME ENERGY RATING
Good information for the home buyer
MARKETING EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
Amazing tracts of land, land trusts, land preserves and spectacular properties require more time and marketing effort in order to attract just the “right” investor/buyer. When choosing a REALTOR to represent you in such transactions look for that person’s ability to:
CLUSTER HOUSING and large tracts of land
Interesting information on this form of development
LAND FOR INVESTMENT
Residential, horse farms and estates, vacant land, mountain getaways, 1031 Like-Kind Exchange
1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGES an Overview
INTERVIEWING A REAL ESTATE PRO
How to Find THE "Right" ONE for You
From a Hilltop Overlooking the River!
A narrative on life in Western North Carolina
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT in the Asheville Area
Preserves and Land Conservancies
HOME ENERGY RATING
Good information for the home buyer
MARKETING EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
Amazing tracts of land, land trusts, land preserves and spectacular properties require more time and marketing effort in order to attract just the “right” investor/buyer. When choosing a REALTOR to represent you in such transactions look for that person’s ability to:
CLUSTER HOUSING and large tracts of land
Interesting information on this form of development
LAND FOR INVESTMENT
Residential, horse farms and estates, vacant land, mountain getaways, 1031 Like-Kind Exchange
1031 LIKE-KIND EXCHANGES an Overview
Labels: 1031, active rain BLOG, asheville green real estate, green investment, green real estate, green-o-lina
Saturday, February 07, 2004
MARKETING EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES
Amazing tracts of land, land trusts, land preserves and spectacular properties require more time and marketing effort in order to attract just the “right” investor/buyer. When choosing a REALTOR to represent you in such transactions look for that person’s ability to:
1. Define the unique attributes of the property
2. Create a comprehensive marketing plan
3. Pay focused attention to the project over an extended period of time
Exceptional Properties Need Exceptional Definition
I like to define and differentiate exceptional properties clearly. Although such gems already stand out because of unique quality and eminent location, it is still wise to emphasize those qualities in a way that prospective investors/buyers easily can assess. Whether this means choosing multi-phased and varying graphic details, virtual tours available to a wide audience, or selected mailings to particular audiences, I love the challenge. Exceptional properties need exceptional definition.
Exceptional Properties Require Exceptional Marketing
The investor/buyer who appreciates the unique quality and location of a exceptional properties may come from the next town, the next state or from anywhere around the world. To successfully sell such properties, I devote dedicated resources to the project, and deliver a customized marketing plan that will reach a targeted audience of prospective buyers. Besides the standard marketing plan—brochure, database marketing, cooperation with other brokerage companies, advertising in local Real Estate publications, and MLS Listing support— customized press releases, and web site connections are “musts” on the To-Do-List.
The Internet has been a tremendous support in the marketing of all real estate, but is especially helpful in marketing exceptional properties. Virtual tours, expanded listing information, and the ability to search for homes geographically or by market bring million-dollar properties right to the desk of prospective buyers.
1. Define the unique attributes of the property
2. Create a comprehensive marketing plan
3. Pay focused attention to the project over an extended period of time
Exceptional Properties Need Exceptional Definition
I like to define and differentiate exceptional properties clearly. Although such gems already stand out because of unique quality and eminent location, it is still wise to emphasize those qualities in a way that prospective investors/buyers easily can assess. Whether this means choosing multi-phased and varying graphic details, virtual tours available to a wide audience, or selected mailings to particular audiences, I love the challenge. Exceptional properties need exceptional definition.
Exceptional Properties Require Exceptional Marketing
The investor/buyer who appreciates the unique quality and location of a exceptional properties may come from the next town, the next state or from anywhere around the world. To successfully sell such properties, I devote dedicated resources to the project, and deliver a customized marketing plan that will reach a targeted audience of prospective buyers. Besides the standard marketing plan—brochure, database marketing, cooperation with other brokerage companies, advertising in local Real Estate publications, and MLS Listing support— customized press releases, and web site connections are “musts” on the To-Do-List.
The Internet has been a tremendous support in the marketing of all real estate, but is especially helpful in marketing exceptional properties. Virtual tours, expanded listing information, and the ability to search for homes geographically or by market bring million-dollar properties right to the desk of prospective buyers.
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Thursday, January 22, 2004
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