You’ve probably heard about “Cash for Clunkers” and the first-time home-buyer credit. But, there’s another credit available. It helps to make your home more energy efficient, but many homeowners don’t know how to qualify. The upcoming 5×10 Improvement workshop will teach you how.
The workshop’s name means that homeowners can take five steps for no more [...]
By now, most of you have heard about the tax credits for first-time homebuyers. Eligible buyers who close on a property by November 30th, 2009 qualify.
There’s nothing I love better than tracking deadlines. And in thinking backwards…here are some key dates anyone interested in this credit should be aware of:
* Nov 30th is deadline for [...]
Thanks to the folks at McDonald’s for including me in their Green Month activities. I will be part of the green ProductPalooza on Thursday, June 4th. I’ll be talking about Energy Efficiency…Today!
Here’s a link to all the great websites I recommend to make your home more energy efficient:
Step 1: Get an [...]
My Ready, Set, Green listing in Wheaton had a terrific price reduction yesterday. The home was reduced $10,000 to $159,900. There are so many features like the open layout, quiet location in the development and molding details that make this unit really special. It really is a great option for anyone who might otherwise be [...]
One bonus in the Ready, Set, Green Homes program is the green financing offered. Believe me…it’s not easy to find a real green loan today. But Erin Griffin at Corby Mortgage is making them happen — she’s finding resources to fund the loan and even taking a hit on her profit on them [...]
Had the chance to meet with Dennis Rodkin of “Deal Estate”/Chicago Magazine fame earlier in the month. He came out to my Ready, Set, Green Home listing in Wheaton to see my new program in action. We had a really fun chat about what I’m working on and the huge opportunity I see [...]
The session last Monday was fantastic. Thanks to everyone who attended! The questions were excellent and great enthusiasm around the topic. I am already thinking about the next one and I believe some of the speakers will be part of the Green Fest in Elmhurst in August.
I have summarized what I thought were the key [...]
The first Ready, Set, Green Home is a great two-bedroom townhouse in Wheaton. It already has smart features like new Low E glass windows, a great southern exposure and is walkable to the Prairie Path. On top of that, the seller is kicking in a $3000 green closing credit to help the buyer jump start [...]
Here’s the best of the best from the presentations and questions during the green homes workshop in Elmhurst on Monday. I’ll post the summary for those that want to review or missed us on Monday. Thanks.
Corbett, Green Dream Group – energy audits – http://www.greendreamgroup.com/services
Marty, Om Homes – green building – www.OmHomesOnline.com
Maria, Green Home Experts – green housewares – [...]
$8000 home buyer credit, $1500 energy-efficient update credit, Energy Star appliance upgrade, free energy audit, green financing – the early details on the passed stimulus package and my Ready, Set, Green Homes incentives are looking pretty good for green buyers!