Archive for February, 2007

Attention Green Developers, Architects and Designers… Investor is looking for a small team to identify developable land, map out home architecture and design!! 5 Million!

February 15, 2007 at 12:23 am · Filed under Living Green, Seattle, Seattle Neighborhood Blurbs, Seattle Real Estate

Happy St Valentine’s Day. Here’s some cool news and a great opportunity for Green Developers, builders, architects and designers. Contact me if you need more information or real estate advocacy.

http://www.think-homes-seattle.com   kathrynlewis@cbba.com

Daily Real Estate News  |   February 14, 2007Investors Offer Money For Green Boomer Homes
Investors Steve Case, best known as a founder and former CEO of AOL.com, and Donn Davis, former CEO of Exclusive Resorts, are looking for a developer with a design for a baby boomer community of affordable new homes, packed with luxury amenities and based on green values.

The plan would cater to retiring boomers who believe in sustainable living and “wellness” lifestyles, but who don’t have a huge nest egg to spend. Case and Davis are willing to pay $5 million to the team that can pull the plan together.

They’re looking for a small team to identify developable land, map out home architecture and design and assemble the right mix of services. “It’s about lots of services, lots of amenities, lots of convenience,” Davis says. He’d also like to see potential buyers have lots of ownership options.

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ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes…read PSE article!

February 8, 2007 at 1:58 am · Filed under Living Green, Neighborhood Secrets, Seattle, Seattle Neighborhood Blurbs, Seattle Real Estate, Uncategorized

 ENERGY STAR Qualified

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THIS ARTICLE IS COURTESY OF PUGET SOUND ENERGY AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANY BUYERS TO READ THIS…NOW:)

CHOOSE an ENERGY STAR® Qualified Home

Enjoy the benefits for a lifetime.

Searching for the right house can be overwhelming. There are so many decisions in front of you. And with the cost of owning any home on the rise, it makes sense to think about how energy efficient your new home will be. Because saving on your energy costs can help you put more dollars into the things you like to do.

One of the best things about selecting an ENERGY STAR qualified home is that all the decisions about getting energy efficient performance from your new home has already been done for you by your homebuilder. ENERGY STAR qualified builders carefully consider the interaction of all systems in the home, including heating and cooling, windows, doors, insulation, appliances, and lighting to construct a home that will save energy and money.

What’s more, you get the added confidence that an independent third party has verified that the home will be the most energy-efficient one you can buy in the Puget Sound region.

Bottom Line? An ENERGY STAR qualified home:

  • Uses less energy than a conventional home, so you pay less on energy bills each month. These savings come from a variety of energy saving features including increased insulation, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, well-sealed duct systems, and ENERGY STAR qualified appliances, lighting, and windows.
  • Is more comfortable because it is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer as a result of increased insulation and tightly sealed ducts.
  • Is performance tested to give you peace of mind in knowing that your home will operate at optimal levels for greater durability and lower maintenance. Each home must pass a stringent evaluation by a certified technician. In addition, an independent third-party verifies that the required equipment and building specifications for the ENERGY STAR Homes Northwest certification requirements are met. Only then, does it receive the ENERGY STAR – your assurance of energy efficiency.

Ask your builder for an ENERGY STAR qualified home, and earn at least 15% more efficiency from your energy use. For a complete list of homebuilders offering ENERGY STAR homes, visit www.NorthwestENERGYSTAR.com or call toll-free 1-888-373-2283.

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