Real Estate Articles tagged with: energy star
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Real Estate Investors have many incentives to get rebates and grants from various sources for their green real estate investment projects. A properly executed Green Real Estate Project also increases the ROI on the property itself, through lower energy costs and higher resale and rental rates.
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The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is an ongoing project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The site is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory …
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Countertops or Cost Savings? Banking on Green Real Estate to Improve Existing Home Values
By: Luke Bujarski
Today’s competitive real estate market is making it extremely difficult for owners to sell their existing properties. One way property owners can set themselves apart in this tough market is through green certification. As the green building movement continues to gain momentum, ever-scrupulous buyers will be drawn toward properties that have their green credentials, while shying away from those that do not. Therefore, instead of investing in new kitchen countertops or ceramic tiles for the …