I had no idea that Asheville which is one of our top close markets was overvalued.
There is much Green thinking and building going on in Asheville, but one would think that has little to do with this big of a jump above average price.
Just thought this interesting to find that this city just 85 miles away via the Blue Ridge Parkway from Boone was so high.
Wouod love to know if anyone else has found close cities with which your market competes to be overpriced compared to your own market.
Have a super day.
Judy
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Love to know the foreclosure process you have followed. We sold one that we were told about by a bank. But other than word of mouth, I don't have a clue as to the process of discovery.
I have looked at online sites where you pay to sign up but after investigating them, they all (thus far) seem to go nowhere and some seem to be useless.
And if you do sell many foreclosures has the process been overwhelming or more rewarding?
Thanks for any input.
Judy Wagner
Though it is best as a selling feature for the seller as well as their agent to have a home certified from day one in the building process, a home can be GREEN, in various degrees.
Buyers do love a certificate, though, so if you have plans to build, especially a spec home in this crazy market, call in your local HERS Rater from inception. As there are many points to consider early on. Also check with your local university, many now have solar energy projects and programs (like Appalachian State's Solar Energy Society which can hook you up with low and no cost advice early on and guide you to the sources you need. http://asuses.appstate.edu/ )
Aspects such as Site selection is huge in the green process, so once the footers are poured, it's a bit late to call in the experts in solar and ratings etc. But don't give up. There is still hope in being green. And contrary to Kermit's mantra, It IS Easy Being Green. It just takes thought and planning. Mush of what we read says it costs a bit more. Most figures claim in the 2 to 5% range in total.
http://www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen/factsheets/cost.asp
As on Green Home.org they say you will end up with "...better buildings with lower maintenance, operations, and insurance costs, and even more consistent rent or mortgage payments.
http://www.greenhome.org/building/pros/why_b.html
So don't let the naysayers stop you from doing what you think is right and from having the responsible home you in which you wish to live.
Do your research and you'll discover It Really IS EASY Being Green.
And should you wish to explore going the extra mile check out an Enertia Home, which can be self sustaining. http://www.enertia.com/
See our Enertia Listing in Boone NC here: Take care all. http://www.navica2.net/displays/?n=390&i=656048&k=yf6tC
Judy Wagner, Weichert, Realtors® Weber-Hodges Group, Boone NC
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Scott Walker and his wife Julie are heros to many, not for the winning sport or power of his play but because they care about each other more than all else, and they are true hearts in a sometimes crazy world. This story made me feel good. I hope it does you too. Pray for all the folks with Cancer.
God Bless
Judy Anne
If you are in the area, stop in at the High Country Home Builders Plaza for some free information on many things GREEN
Presenters and their topics Are Currently:
1) Judy Wagner & Brian Rogers NAR Green Designee REALTORS what a Green Designee can do for you (i.e.: recommendations for builders, homes vendors-avoiding green washing etc)
2) Sam Zimmerman Green Retrofit Remodel
3) Travis Thompson T-Square Solar Solutions, to focus on solar water heating, photovoltaic's
4) Building Performance Engineering Hers Certification, Blower Door Testing
5) ASU Energy Center - Quint David Alternative Energies?
6) Mountain Lumber Jeremy Bollman Green Vendor
7) Adrian Tate Greenman Studios - Green Home Design
8) Blue Ridge Energies Scott Eggers CFL's and Water Heater Jacket Kit (Conservation)
9) Mountaineer Sheet Metal - Drew Petrey Green Heat & Air Geo-Thermal (remodel)
We are still hoping to find a Green Appraiser, & a Green Mortgage Provider. Let me know if you have a lead on this.
Saturday, June 27th 9 am at the Builders Plaza
9:00:
Doors will open at the Plaza at 9 am.
Refreshments will be available then and throughout morning as well.
9:20 or 9:30:
At about 9:20 (or 9:30 if attendance is very small and slow to build) we will start "intro speeches."
9:30 to about 10:30
Speeches by 10 to 12 vendor/providers. "Speeches or presentation" should be 5 minutes in length Judy will signal each speaker when their time is up if they are still speaking
10:30: to 10:35
Short 5 minute Break and questions begin
11:00
Questions until......
Question time will be followed by attendees contacting vendors of their choice by walking around from table to table.
Each speaker would be responsible for one table and a 5 minute intro to what they(you) do that relates to green/sustainable living.
We will ask that all questions be HELD until everyone (vendor providers) has/have finished their intro speech.
Stop by Boone, NC.
Why Green...Why not?
Judy & Allan Wagner
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