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 Valentine’s Day stimulus package provides a energy-efficiency tax credit for 30% of the cost of projects such as Energy Star windows, insulation or high-efficiency furnace. The credit caps at $1500 which means a project total of $5000. If you are in the market for some energy-efficient upgrades your final cost of $3500 could go [...]
The latest in the Not So Big House series by Sarah Susanka hits the market tomorrow. I happen to have a copy of Remodeling the Not So Big House in my hot little hands. I would highly recommend it. Great photos, tips and writing to help you approach your next big project. Susanka includes a green chapter [...]
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 [...]