Appraisals
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The Real Estate Value of High-Performance Homes
Real estate and appraisal industries promote trainings and tools to help agents sell green homes for their rightful value, so why isn't it working?
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Consumers Associate Green Building With High Quality
McGraw-Hill’s SmartMarket Report affirms the importance of energy savings and clients’ perceptions of durability and value
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To Capture Green Value, We Need a Long Perspective
Appraisers, lenders, and real-estate professionals have some serious catching up to do if we want to see more energy-efficient homes in our future
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A Step Toward Fairer Green Home Valuations
A new appraisal form aims to standardize the valuation of energy-efficiency features included in green homes
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Green Renovating A Home And A Career
In 2004, Jason La Fleur and his wife Jennifer bought a classic Arts and Crafts home in Oak Park, Illinois, home to the largest single collection of buildings designed by…
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Giving Green Certification a Home in Real Estate Listings
Colorado’s plan to add certified energy efficiency features to listings aims to ensure proper valuations; meanwhile, data show certified homes are commanding a premium in and around Portland, Oregon
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Getting a Grip on Green-Home Appraisals and Insurance
More time, training, and green-construction data will be needed for fairer evaluations in the real estate and insurance markets
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When Green Poses an Appraisal Problem
For those who build green in areas where green-construction comparables are scarce, getting an appraisal that will satisfy current lender criteria can be a challenge
