Duke students designed this Smart Home to be adjustable, ground-breaking, environmentally sustainable and scientifically integrated. The construct should attain at least Gold LEED official recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.

A few of the home's features consist of:

• A green roof containing live plants that will protect the home from the cold of winter and the heat of summer. The roof's soil also pre-filters water removing impurities picked up from the surroundings.
• Two solar power systems, together with a solar thermal unit on the roof that helps heat water for showers and dishwashing, and photovoltaic panels in the front of the house which convert sunlight into electricity that powers lights in the dorm.
• Two rainwater gathering structures to water the property and provide water for toilets and the clothes washing machine.
• Lumber that was gathered from sustainable forests, and trim that includes Southern yellow pine from the Duke Forest.
• DensArmor Plus® drywall, a new generation of paperless drywall designed with a humidity-resistant substance to resist mold.
• Fiber optic wiring all over the home that supplies the dorm with the capacity for spectacular internet speeds up to 40 Gigabytes per second.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Smart Homes Of The Future - Dorm At Duke University Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Find Out How Much Your Neighbor's House Sold For - This Offer Applies ONLY To Queens, Brooklyn, & Long Island NY Homeowners

This is one of the questions I get asked more often than any other.

"They sold the house at 123 XYZ street. Do you know how much it sold for".

Often the person asking the question will be a bit surprised as to my findings. "But the neighbor said they got X amount more then what you're telling me Vincent". Guess what... sometimes they're a bit embarrased to have to admit the best offer wasn't what they said it was.

I can find out how much any home sold for in Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island if the home was listed on the MLS. After the sale closes the information is published. . . but not until after it closes. So if you're wondering what your neighbor's home sold for email me ProRealtor@verizon.net to get the facts of record. After all, what they sold it for will affect your property's value!

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To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Find Out How Much Your Neighbor's House Sold For Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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FSBO - Quick Tips For Adding Curb Appeal To Your Home

This is where you could potentially lose prospective buyers (or get to choose from the best ones)... So let's make the home as attractive as possible from the outside so more people want to go inside. Follow these simple suggestions, most of them will cost nothing and bring in a HUGE return on your time spent.

Inspect the outside ground. Remove any building materials, scrap wood, discarded household items, etc. from the property. Store garbage cans in the garage.

Check the home from the roof line down (head to toe if you will).

• Is the roof free and clear from obstructions and moss?
• Are the gutters clear and neatly hung?
• Are the windows clean and free from obstructions (such as overgrown bushes or trees)?
• Are bushes, trees and shrubs neatly pruned?

Inspect the condition of the paint or siding?

• Is it time to power wash the siding?
• Is touch up paint needed?
• Is the front door in good shape?

Do flower beds need an upgrade?

• Are plants neatly pruned?
• Is the bed free and clear of weeds?
• Is the bed properly mulched?
• Are flowers in bloom?

Keep the lawn neatly groomed.

• Is the lawn free from weeds?
• Is the lawn free from grass clippings?
• Is the lawn neatly edged?

Now wasn't that simple???

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. FSBO - Quick Tips For Adding Curb Appeal To Your Home Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Check Out The Platinum Home Buyers Program

The way we search for homes for sale has changed significantly in the past few years. Long gone are the days of driving around town, looking at house after house after house. The Platinum Buyer Program will only alert you to houses that correspond to your specific criteria.

Delivered straight to your inbox, you will receive a list of homes that only contain properties in the neighborhoods or communities you're interested in. The last thing I want to do is waste your time.

The requirements for this program are:

• A desire to invest in the next 30-90 days (owning a home and having to sell first does NOT disqualify a participant, however, may extend the time frame to assure the Buyer does not have to support 2 mortgages)
• Must have a clear vision (I will help with this) of their idyllic home to support in the search
• Must be available to view candidate homes (NOT applicable to out-of-state buyers or customers searching outside the Brooklyn, Wueens, & long Island NY areas) as they come on the market.

Click here for The Platinum Buyer Program This is for the determined home buyer ONLY. This program is designed to discover the finest home at the best price that fits my client's exact needs.

This service is NOT for the laid-back buyer, and we reserve the right to decline this service to allow us to concentrate and focus our energies on our serious customers only.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professional by the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Check Out The Platinum Home Buyers Program Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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Getting The Highest Price For You NON-foreclosure Home (yes it's possible)

There are a lot of factors to consider when pricing your home or property to sell quickly and for the HIGHEST PRICE.

• Market Conditions.
• Comparables.
• Your time line.
• Accessibility.
• Incentive Offerings.
• Net Proceeds.
• Pricing Factors.

New York Market Value can help you determine what the right listing price should be. Click here to find out what's the most money your property would sell for in today's market.

To find the value of your home with a FREE, over-the-net home HIGHEST Price Analysis, please visit: http://www.newyorkmarketvalue.com/

SEARCH over 50,000 homes online for FREE and be the first to know about HOT NEW LISTINGS before other buyers do, please visit http://www.allnylistings.com/

Disclaimer: The above Real Estate information was provided by Vincent Martinez, Realtor for the #1 Real Estate offices in New York and the #4 office in the USA. Vincent Martinez is a Certified Realtor Short Sale Professionalby the Long Island Board of Realtors (L.I.B.O.R.) and a member of Prudential Douglas Elliman - Licensed Real Estate Broker. Vincent Martinez does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog post and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information here represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Getting The Highest Price For You NON-foreclosure Home (yes it's possible) Copyright © 2009 By Vincent Martinez, All Rights Reserved.

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