green real estate
Real Estate by Jim Simcoe | June 18, 2010A 2010 study just published by AvidBuilder.com (a leading research and management company serving the home building community) had some surprising insights into the desires of potential home buyers. The study was based on a survey of 11,335 home-owners that built houses in the last 9 years. The group was segmented into six buyer types [...]
Real Estate by Jim Simcoe | June 11, 2010 
After 5 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars in mistakes I thought I’d write a post for new investors just starting out. So, if I was going to start a ‘green’ real estate investment company tomorrow here’s what I’d do: Pick a company name, DBA and fill out the appropriate paperwork at your county [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate by Jim Simcoe | June 4, 2010What is the one thing all elected officials absolutely want regardless of their political views? Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Libertarians, etc all want the same thing. Cash? Fame? Help their Community? Maybe, but the overriding thing that elected officials want is to get re-elected. Politicians at almost every level strive for re-election. That’s why we have [...]
Real Estate by Jim Simcoe | May 21, 2010 
Michael Corleone was the man. Of the three sons in The Godfather, Michael was the toughest and most successful. Sonny was the hot-head and Fredo was the buffoon. Sonny and Fredo enjoyed lackluster success but their flaws were eventually exposed and they both died young. Michael watched his kids grow up and lived a long [...]
Read the full article → Real Estate Investing by Jim Simcoe | May 15, 2010Ever feel like you’re shouting into the wind? When I first started talking to people several years ago about green real estate investing, I felt that way a lot. They didn’t bother asking me questions-they just looked at me quizzically as though I had three heads (which I don’t). Luckily times have changed and I [...]
Real Estate Investing by Jim Simcoe | April 23, 2010There are literally thousands of ways to green your investment property. Everything from wind, solar, rainwater systems, high-tech HVAC motion sensors, etc, etc. There are also hundreds of books on the topic all advertising to be the latest and greatest. While much of the info is good, it can be overwhelming to decipher the best [...]
Real Estate by Jim Simcoe | April 2, 2010When I tell people I am a green consultant for real estate investors, they invariably say, “Oh! That’s so cool” Then there’s a pause and then they say, “So what do you REALLY do?” I explain that’s really what I do, it’s the only thing I do and it’s a full-time endeavor. I can’t hit [...]
Real Estate Investing by Jim Simcoe | March 26, 2010 
Some of these you may know, others might be new info. Add eco-friendly insulation (icelyne foam/denim) to exterior walls and attics. Build a ‘green’ list of vendors/contractors (plumbers, painters, contractors). Create a ‘green’ marketing strategy for your project. Don’t use duct tape on ducts, use mastic. Duct tape will increase the likelihood of heat loss/leaks. [...]
Read the full article → green real estate by Jim Simcoe | March 12, 2010 
Creating green investment properties makes sense for numerous reasons including: higher returns, higher sales prices, subsidized repairs, etc. Another reason not frequently mentioned is that green properties are high-performance properties. To truly be green, a property must: Be less expensive to operate. Be less harmful (compared to comparable homes) to the environment. Create a healthier [...]
Read the full article → green real estate by Jim Simcoe | March 5, 2010 
I am a tree-hugging capitalist. If you’re a real estate investor, you should be as well. Going green is the single greatest advantage for any real estate investor in any real estate market. Why? Four main reasons: Bigger Pockets- Put simply, green properties sell (or rent) faster and for more money. Green properties cost less [...]
Read the full article → Commentary by Joshua Dorkin | April 28, 2008Hey Everyone and welcome to the 88th Edition of the Carnival of Real Estate! This week, we had 23 submissions and I’m going to share with you 14 of the ones I think are most interesting. Top Pics Will’s Why I Still Love Real Estate Investing: Being A Landlord on the Your Finish Rich Plan [...]
Commentary by Michael Creel | February 26, 2008The Green revolution has arrived, and it wants you! In todays modern construction world, many builders are investing in Green construction and finding a whole new Market of eager buyers, and the cost depends on just how green you want to get. As for how much it costs, and how much it saves, well, that [...]
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by Joshua Dorkin | April 28, 2008Hey Everyone and welcome to the 88th Edition of the Carnival of Real Estate! This week, we had 23 submissions and I’m going to share with you 14 of the ones I think are most interesting. Top Pics Will’s Why I Still Love Real Estate Investing: Being A Landlord on the Your Finish Rich Plan [...]