by Gary Smith
on January 24, 2012
in 203K Consulting, 203K Contracting, 203K Support, Marketing Green, Mortgage Loans, Remodeling, Selling Green
The challenges sales agents face continue to plague the market. With the high number of foreclosures on the rise many sales agencies are realizing the benefits of FHA 203K Rehab loan. But how do you sell it? What sets this loan program apart from a standard sale?
There are pros and cons to every market condition. We’ve compared the
by Gary Smith
on January 9, 2011
in Energy, Energy Star, Green Building, Marketing Green, Selling Green
Green built homes save money and offer healthier indoor air quality, not the mention cost less to operate.
by Gary Smith
on October 11, 2010
in Green Building, Marketing Green, Selling Green
Efforts underway in Mississippi to establish statewide energy efficiency standards and programs reflects a growing trend among officials in Southeastern states who are recognizing the value of conserving energy use as a means of achieving economic growth and a clean energy future.
The Mississippi Public Service Commission is engaged in a formal process that is expected by the end of
by Gary Smith
on June 30, 2010
in Energy Star, Green Building, Marketing Green, New Home Sales, Selling Green
As the single largest housing expense after a mortgage payment, your utility costs can have a direct impact on how large a mortgage you can afford. You can save money on the cost of utilities by purchasing new energy-efficient heating and cooling systems or by making home improvements, such as weatherizing and insulating older homes and these investments can end up saving you money through lower utility bills.
by Gary Smith
on June 4, 2010
in DYI, Energy Star, Home Inspection Q & A, Marketing Green
Statistics show that lowering home energy usage directly improves value. This notion is supported by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, ENERGY STAR, FHA and VA financing instruments. When you increase the value through energy savings the increase is recognized in the new loan. A potential buyer will consider cost to operate the home, but only if informed. Information and education is the key to using the homes energy consumption as a sales marketing tool.
by Gary Smith
on February 16, 2010
in Green Building, Marketing Green, Selling Green
There is no doubt about it. Green is hot! It’s everywhere! But with respect to housing what’s the difference in “Green Verified” and “Green Certified”? If you talk to 10 different people you’ll most likely get 10 different answers to “What does green mean?” You’ll hear everything from “Yes, we’ve gone green at my office [...]