Tag Archives: Green Financing/Valuation

PowerSaver Loan recommendations

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Laura

Last week, Efficiency First announced a position paper on with recommendations to HUD on their new PowerSaver Loan program.  The paper includes some great commonsense suggestions, including requiring loan participants to disclose utility bills to home energy contractors before and after … Continue reading →

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Biking DuPage – Google Bike Maps & More!

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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Live Green, Get Green, Learn Green

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes – Green Financing

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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Check out the first Ready, Set, Green Home!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Laura

$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! Continue reading →

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Green financing for purchase or improvements

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Laura

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 … Continue reading →

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