Green Home Appraisal Problems?

At the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Conference in Raleigh NC last week there was a confirmation that “Sustainable” building is selling faster than “traditional” building! The BAD NEWS was that appraisals are not reflecting the “value” and some of the technical items used to make the homes “green” are too complicated for consumers to really understand!

Green Mortgage Initiative – PACE

In an effort to accelerate the economy – the Obama administration sees “retro-fitting” houses with more Energy Efficient items as an answer.  If we all put in efficient toilets, and windows, and solar water heaters (for instance) it will create more jobs, improve the value of the homes, and cut down on Energy use.  No [...]

Could FHA Force Green Homeownership?

HUD is required to report back to the White House it’s Greenhouse Gas Emmission reduction suggestions by January. Since there is pressure to show large increases in energy efficiency and corresponding decreases in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions… could this move HUD toward imposing “green” standards on federally-assisted programs like FHA?