K.C. Bleile, Executive Director of EarthCraft Virginia, explains how green, sustainable housing features are benefiting residents in affordable housing communities throughout the state.
Posted by Farmhouse Media, Dec. 26, 2016 What is a green home anyway? I’d say it’s a home that uses fewer and greener materials and methods to achieve a smaller overall environmental impact, while minimizing energy use and providing healthy shelter. Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston is a neighborhood of EarthCraft homes and townhomes. …
**This article is a great blog post from One South Realty’s website. Originally posted here. I really don’t like the statement. As a Realtor, I hear it all the time. When out with clients looking at homes, eventually someone will see a cracking drywall seam, frayed piece of vinyl or fogged window, sigh wistfully, and …
2011 was a big year for EarthCraft as we certified over 1,000 projects (single family and multifamily) in Virginia. Much thanks goes out to our builders, developers, and all other involved professionals for your work and dedication to green building. Certified 1,600 total Single Family Homes to date Certified 6,232 total Multifamily units date …
The three-page Appraisal Institute form should guarantee at the minimum that an appraiser will take notice of a home’s energy improvements and seek to come up with a value adjustment for local market conditions. Read More