Not YET Green

Solutions for the not YET green home.

Biking DuPage – Google Bike Maps & More!

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

If you’ve been to the Elmhurst Public Library lately, you’ve probably noticed the display on safe biking in Elmhurst.  It includes an oversized street map showing safe bike routes through town. 
Of course, our beloved Prairie Path is one of the big reasons that Elmhurst is a great town for family biking.  But a collection of [...]

Live Green, Get Green, Learn Green

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day LINDAM Property Group is offering special promotional pricing on the green home (LEED-inspired!) at 250 N Myrtle.  The price until 4/22 is $40K off in honor of the 40th anniversary or $748,500. 
Buyers and their brokers are invited to tour the home on Sunday, April 18th from [...]

Ready, Set, Green Townhome has a great new price!

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

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 [...]

Behind the Scenes – Green Financing

Monday, March 30th, 2009

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 [...]

Check out the first Ready, Set, Green Home!

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

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 [...]

Show Me the Money – Some thoughts for all the fence-sitters out there…

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

$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!

Green financing for purchase or improvements

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Earlier, I discussed Energy Audits as a place to start whether you are looking for a new home or updating your current home.  The audit also helps you assess how long the energy savings will take to pay back the improvement costs. 
So now that you have a list of things you want to do, what [...]