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Appraisal Institute's FREE Guide to Valuing Green Buildings and Homes
Did you know that the Appraisal Institute published and offers a Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum? This document provides a unique framework for assisting appraisers to value commercial asset and the value of it… more...
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0 replies | 4069 views | Posted on: 12/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
How to get FULL value for your GREEN Home: Key Points to Consider in Buying and Selling
If you've got 5 minutes to learn about protecting the value of what is likely to be your key asset, it's worth giving Green Builder Matt Hoots a listen. Matt teamed up with Green Realtor Christopher Matos-Rogers to … more...
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1 replies | 4069 views | Posted on: 05/20/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023
Minneapolis City Council Approves “Home Energy Score" Requirement for Real Estate Transactions
Home energy data collection is now a part of required Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The data is used to generate an Energy Disclosure report to be used in the City’s TISH report, which mu… more...
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0 replies | 2785 views | Posted on: 01/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023
Buying and Selling Green Homes, Presented by GreenHome Institute (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Introduction to buying and selling greener homes Recorded: February 26, 2021 Moderator: Brett Little, Program Manager GreenHome Institute Speakers: This session includes members of the GHI Home Valuatio… more...
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0 replies | 2418 views | Posted on: 05/06/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022
Free Webinar: Maximizing Value of High Performance Homes from Listing to Close, July 26, 12 pm CDT
Join Illinois Green Alliance and Elevate to learn how to maximize the value of high performing green homes. A high-performing home is more healthy, comfortable, safe, and resource-efficient than an average home. These homes may gen… more...
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0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 07/12/2022 | Last updated: 07/12/2022
Virtual Course: New Home Construction 101, April 16, 3 pm EDT
In this webinar, you will build foundational knowledge about: Land Acquisition & Home Site Development Discover The Advantages Of New-Built Homes Energy Efficiency = The Drive To Net Zero … more...
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0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021
The Current State of Sustainability and the Future of Real Estate, Webinar, February 26, 9 -10:30 am EST
What are developers doing to create sustainable buildings – and what is driving their decisions? What is the current state of real estate-related sustainability, such as building energy use, air/water quality, sources of electricity, … more...
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0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 02/17/2021 | Last updated: 02/17/2021
Webinar: Passive House Primer - Building Energy Exchange, January 13, 1-2 PM EST
Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a free session at the Building Energy Exc… more...
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0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/18/2020
Webinar: Passive House Primer, Building Energy Exchange, December 9, 1pm EST
Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a free session at the Building Energy Exc… more...
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0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 12/04/2020 | Last updated: 12/04/2020
Webinar: Marketing Green Homes: Green Built Alliance 2020 Workshop Series, November 19, 10am - 12pm EST
Consumers want green-built and high-performance features in a home. They rely on builders and other industry professionals to provide factual information that helps them make informed decisions. Clients often assume green features cost more… more...
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0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 11/05/2020 | Last updated: 11/05/2020
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