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Madison First Time Home Buyer Seminar

livegreenmadison — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:48:51 +0000

Now is a great time to buy! If you have been hesitating because you have a lot of questions, I have the answers for you–but I also wanted to share this great opportunity with you. UW Credit Union is hosting a seminar for first time home buyers! The info is posted on their website.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 – 6:30 PM-8:00 PM – 3500 University Avenue, Madison

Looking to buy a home? This seminar covers:

* Is buying a home right for you?
* The overall process of buying a home.
* Different loan options.
* How to get preapproved so you can start looking for a home in your price range.

You must sign up on their website.

December 2010: This Month in Real Estate

livegreenmadison — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 21:24:02 +0000

What does green mean?

livegreenmadison — Wed, 12 May 2010 02:40:53 +0000

What does Green mean?

As environmental awareness increases, many people are trying to understand what does green mean. It may mean something a little bit different to each person. One way to tell if something is green is to look for a certification. Then you have to dig a little to understand what that certification really means.

In Wisconsin there are a few different designations for green building:
The U.S. Green Building Council has LEED
Green Built Home is a WI program
The National Association of Home Builders has NAHBGreen
and there is an Energy Star Home

The National Association of REALTORS^® has created a green designation and benefits program tailored for real estate agents. NAR’s Green Designation
and there are Certified EcoBrokers^® for real estate professionals.