Climate adaptation is the practice of lowering risks from the consequences of climate change. For Western North Carolina, these risks include more frequent wildfires caused by drought as well as […]
Climate Adaptation Real Estate: What to Watch for in Western North Carolina Read More
How do we showcase the green features of a home? With an increased understanding of how our actions impact our health and environment and a demand for greener products and
Greening the MLS: Evolving Real Estate Systems to Meet Client Needs Read More
I think you would all agree with me if I said communication bridges gaps, improves performance and, in general, good communication usually results in a more positive experience for all
Using the Appraisal Addendum to Increase the Value of your Certified Home Read More
Over the 12 years that I have been building here in Asheville, this has remained the most frequently asked question that I receive. It is always one of the very first
Per Square Foot: How much does it cost to build a new green home? Read More
All of a sudden there’s lots of small talk. Small and tiny houses are everywhere—on TV, in the movies, in the blogosphere, at conferences. Maybe there’s even one near you.
Small and Tiny Houses Read More
There have been a few stories lately about the rental market and the financial advantages of building housing for rent. Compared to investing in the stock market or the lottery
Why Build a green rental? Read More
Asheville has been a leader in the green building movement for the past decade. During the “boom” period, certified green homes announced their arrival with amazing speed and were soon
Buyers Wanted: Certified Green Homes Read More
The Tiny House article featured in last weeks Mountain Xpress ( https://bit.ly/1rDB1Q6) had some great examples of people choosing to downsize in a big way. The reasons are mostly obvious
From Tiny to Tremendous- Sizing it up Read More
As development continues its rebound the question remains if we will build better than we did before, the same, or worse. The opportunity to build better sites, working with the
Top Five Strategies to a Sustainable Site Read More
In spring of 2005, representatives from the Asheville Board of Realtors, various nonprofit organizations and local colleges gathered to discuss sustainability and the impact of housing on the environment. Within
Eco-agent real estate professionals can provide solutions Read More
