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Check it out!  Authentic Green Builder on DIY Network  This Week

Curious about what makes an authentic Green Builder? Check out one of our favorite green builders, Hans Doellgast of Jade Mountain Builders, (see an earlier post  or another )  is featured on DIY Network  later this week.

 Hans emailed me to say  DYI Network's This New House catches up with him this  Wednesday at 9:00PM when Kevin pays a visit to "a whiz-kid mountain builder in Asheville, North Carolina, who has fused his Japanese-inspired love for clean lines and natural materials with no-nonsense Appalachian living."LINK

" I am sure it  will be pretty embarrassing, so tune in to gain good material for teasing us!" says Hans...

(Hans Doellgast of Jade Mountain Builders)

Instead of going into an hour long narrative, listing all of the green features of our homes, Hans recently told me, we concentrate on five major points;

Ø  Respect for the land the house is being built on.

Ø  Good indoor air quality for both our homeowners, and our crew.

Ø  Reduction of energy consumption and each home's carbon footprint.

Ø  Reduction of waste through recycling and intelligent construction practices.

•Ø      Use of locally and regionally harvested materials.

 (photo shows a home that Hans built)

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"This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
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Asheville Real Estate Journal: Define a Green Home 

If you have been reading Asheville Greenolina's Blog for even a short time, you will know that it centers around healthy homes, land, and living. Not long ago, a reader asked me to define a "green" home.   After all this time, I realized that possibly I had  not done this...so here it is: 

Definition of a Green (Healthy-Built) Home

A green home consists of an integrated, holistic system designed to take into serious account the wellness of the home owners, on many levels...from the aesthetic to the very practical. A Green-built home (or green renovation) takes into account, to name just a few things: 

Increased value via selected improvements  

Improved energy efficiency( improved by 30 to 50 percent compared to code for heating, cooling, hot water, lights and appliances)

Thoughtful site planning and  orientation to take advantage of natural energy sources

Reduced storm-water runoff (this protects local surface-water resources)

Native vegetation (this can work to limit irrigation needs)

Enhanced indoor environments including indoor air quality (IAQ), moisture-resistant construction designed to control entry of radon and other soil gas and outdoor pollution sources

But, to expand on this, let's call in the Experts! Possibly this VIDEO where  Dennis Creech, the co-founder and executive director of Southface, http://www.southface.org/   a nonprofit organization that addresses the need for research and education in energy policy, sustainable technologies and applied building science, offers his views will be of value to you.  Says, Mr. Creech, "Since the definition of green homes remains a bit fuzzy to consumers, and since strong consumer demand is critical, green builder programs need to educate consumers as much to the benefits as to the technical features of green home building."

VIDEO

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Asheville Real Estate Journal: removing barriers to sustainable design and green building 

In order to assist local governments in identifying and removing barriers to sustainable design and green building within their permitting process, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed the Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments Toolkit. (let me know if you desire a copy in PDF format.)  Request the PDF if you are interested in codes/ordinances that could affect the design, construction, renovation, and operation and maintenance of a building and its immediate site. 

The PDF contains two distinct sections- an Assessment Tool and Resource Guide that addresses important subjects such as: 

• Sustainable Sites and Responsible Land Use Development
• Materials and Resource Conservation
• Energy Conservation and Atmospheric Quality
• Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Management
• Indoor Environmental Air Quality (IAQ) 

Possibly very important to those of you interested in sustainable building and neighborhoods, the second section offers a guide to developing an Action Plan for implementing changes within a community's permitting process.   

Here you will learn the "right" questions to consider when REALTORS© and/or our clients are conversing with decision-makers about green building codes such as: 

• Are existing codes/ordinances highly prescriptive or is there room, or requirement, for interpretation?

• If there is room for interpretation, is there a policy that supports and defines parameters for interpretation?

• Is there periodic review of codes/ordinances? If so, by whom?

• Is there a clear process for variances? Who has the authority to grant variances, and is the granting of a variance a rare or common activity?

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"This professional REALTOR® has an eye for extraordinary value
in Mountain Homes and Land Legacies, green-living communities,
and properties of enduring excellence." ~MS

Let's say you are an eco-minded person. Eco-innovation,  energy efficiency, true-green-built homes, water conservation, and the creation of economic opportunities for the local communities excites you. You like the concept of thoughtful land planning, so the land surrounding the neighborhood in which you live could be (if it already  hasn't been ) placed into  a  conservation trust.

Then you might like the idea of investing in a community (like one of which I am very fond near Asheville, NC) where ecological land use means carefully, and over a period of years carving out picnic spots and compelling trails for  horse-friendly members of the community and for hikers.

Along the way, through the mountain laurels and up to the higher elevations, you will appreciate the preservation of the acreage around waterfalls (see photo taken at Three Creeks Preserve) and that all of this is to be done with as little impact on the environment as possible.

Equestrians will love this-place,Walnut Creek (Equestrian)  Preserve
 Hikers will love this placeHickory Nut Forest Eco Community. Green home builders will love this place.Mountain Meadows

...excellent Eco Development Resources

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INFORMED LAND CHOICES...LAND OF SKY-:: When buying/selling mountain real estate please note that Asheville area mountain environmental factors such as slope stability can only be determined by state licensed engineers and geologists! Buyers, Sellers and REALTORS® are NOT qualified to make these assessments. Complete site specific analyses are available and advisable. I am happy to refer you to our team of experts.

Unauthorized reproduction of any information including photos  on this site is a violation of existing copyright laws. All rights reserved. Eco-Friendly Mountain Homes and Land Legacies-  Asheville NC- Mountain Homes and Land- For Sale- ECO Asheville Style- Asheville NC Real Estate  © 2011. ________________________________________________________________________

REALTORS® are pledged to uphold the stringent, enforceable tenets of the REALTOR® Code of Ethicsin their professional dealings with the public. Not every real estate licensee holds REALTOR® membership and abides by the Code of Ethics. 

As I mentioned in Part 1 of this series, there are at least 150 services a professional, hard-working  REALTOR® provides. These services can be broken down into "phases". ..the first of which may be Previews for Real Property Investors  and/or Pre-Listing Activities

10 questions to ask before you sign an employment contract with a REALTOR®. 
DO YOU:

1. Research sales activity for past 180 days from both MLS's and public records databases?
2. Research "Average Days on Market" for property of this type, price range and location? And review property tax roll information.
3. Prepare "Comparable Market Analysis" (CMA) to establish fair market value?
   And do you obtain a copy of subdivision plat/complex lay out when I am seriously interested in investing in a property? Or if I am Listing my property with you?
4. Research property's ownership & deed type? And do you research the property's public record information for lot size & dimensions? And do you research and verify the legal description?
5. Research property's land use coding and deed restrictions?
6. Research property's current use and zoning?..Do you check recorded permits? and check city assessments for utility expansion program?
7. Verify legal names of owner(s) in county's public property records.
8. Prepare listing presentation package.
9. Perform exterior "Curb Appeal Assessments" of subject property or properties.
10. Compile and assemble formal file on property. Research properties of interest and/or all comparable currently listed properties?

Add this to your list of questions: Are you a local expert who also listens carefully to your clients? Tell me how? And provide references from your happy clients.

Stay Tuned for Part 3. Listening and Sharing.

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LAND:: If stewardship of large acreage in the Asheville area is important to you, let's talk about mutually beneficial solutions. IF you are a Cash Buyer, some awesome properties are available at excellent price points.  When buying mountain real estate do your homework.  Slope stability can only be determined by state licensed engineers and geologists: Buyers, Sellers and REALTORS® are NOT qualified to make these assessments. Complete site specific analyses are available and advisable. I am happy to refer you to our team of experts

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As you review the  numerous Asheville area eco-friendly possibilities, you may discover that some are urban and some are rural.  Green-friendly features and benefits are not limited to location.Perhaps you will find that this is more about a choice of lifestyle. Here is a photo I took of an Asheville urban neighborhood.Can you Name 3 Green-Friendly Choices in this Photo?

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 Asheville Area Eco-Friendly Communities:Here is a series of links to posts I have done on one of my favorite areas around Asheville, and the possibilities for those of you who love the idea of living in a neighborly community where folks can share organic gardens, produce...and yes, even heirloom apples!

Second- Vacation Homes Go Year-Round- Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideFourth stop on the Asheville area Second and Vacation Homes Tour- Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community Hickory Nut Forest is so compelling that your second or vacationhome soon may become your year-round abode. If you are seeking waterfalls you...

Green Real Estate Asheville: Interview with Eco Developer- Hickory Nut Forest Mountain Community Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideI had the pleasure of sitting down with John Myers and Jane Lawson the developers of the Hickory Nut Forest GREEN/conservation community near Asheville, NC not long ago. We talked about what it takes to create such a community- their philosophy and...

 1 Way to Recognize an EcoVillage -Asheville's Hickory Nut Forest Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideAutumn is on the way with gifts of Carolina Blue skies, and all the colors that border it. (see photo taken at Hickory Nut Forest eco community) This is an excellent time of year to tour the Asheville area and to familiarize yourself with what we...

Eco-Community NC & Acres and Acres of Land Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideDateline Asheville, North Carolina, October, 2009 News and Views from "GREEN-O-Lina"     The Eco-Community & Conservation Land THIS WEEK I had the good fortune to hike the sunny trails leading from an amazing eco-friendly community just minutes...

Hickory Nut Forest An Outstanding Eco-Friendly Community Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideHickory Nut Forest An Outstanding Asheville Area Eco Community One of my favorite eco communities in the Asheville area (and please note, Asheville is the  "hub' of green and sustainable development) is Hickory Nut Forest. Numerous eco...

Sustainable Community~ Asheville's Eco-Jewel~ Hickory Nut Forest Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideNot long ago I was contacted via ActiveRain about a post I had done -part of an on-going series called " Asheville- Picnics and Day Trips" - about Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community. I responded with delight for it is apple blossom time at Hickory...

Asheville "Scene " Around Town Photo Series -The Path Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENside The Path "At first it seemed like any other path you might come across... but this one was unlike any other. The moment I stepped foot on it, I had a sense of tranquility that...

Asheville NC Relocation Tour: Eco-Communities Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideIf considering Asheville NC Relocation is on your agenda don't miss a tour of our area Eco Communities! Asheville is a "hub' of green and sustainable development, and therefo re it is an attractive place for individuals and families looking for...

Asheville's Eco Communities: Hickory Nut Forest and RELOCATING to Asheville NC Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideAsheville's Eco Communities: Hickory Nut Forest (series). Hickory Nut Forest Eco Community IN CONTEXT... It's all about "H E ART' Just a few posts back, Jeff asked me to expand on what intrigues me about Hickory Nut Forest, and Asheville...

Asheville NC Relocation `Asheville's Eco Communities (series) : Hickory Nut Forest Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideAsheville's Eco Communities: Hickory Nut Forest. Now, I said that there are a number of very worthy eco-communities in and around Asheville. So you may wonder why I'm taking you to Hickory Nut Forest first... Here are 7 red-hot and GREEN reasons:..

Asheville NC Relocation - Area Eco Communities Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideOne of the most exciting factors to consider if Asheville NC Relocation is on your agenda is our Area Eco Communities! A "hub' of green and sustainable development, Asheville is an attractive place to relocate. And whether it is in an urban...

Baby Boomer and Nature Lover? Turn your 1031 into Eco-Friendly Creative Retirement Living- Asheville NC's Hickory Nut Forest. Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENside Looking for Creative Retirement? Baby Boomer and Nature Lover? If you are "at one" with nature- the woods, the hills, the shades of leaves of Autumn, the waterfalls- now could be just the right time to RELAX and turn your 1031 into Eco-Friendly...

Hickory Nut Forest Gerton N.C Evolving Eco-Community Asheville NC Real Estate- Homes on the GREENsideHickory Nut Forest in Gerton N. C. is an evolving eco-community and conservation neighborhood This eco-community - is an easy drive from Asheville's cultural amenities, arts, music and delicious cuisine, as well as excellent healthcare all...

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MOUNTAIN MEADOWS- A GREEN-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

Asheville Area/Community::  Mars Hill, NC (Greater Asheville)

Minutes from Downtown Asheville  Amenities and Mission Hospitals:: 30-35

Time of Departure:: 1:45 PM

Time of Arrival at Gate and Security Stop Point:: 2:18 PM

Drive Time to Grocery/Drug Store :: 7-10 Minutes

Commentary: "I am always impressed when people attempt the audacious and bring their ideals to bear on their daily work...."Kent Priestly

I am not objective about Mountain Meadows eco-friendly community near Mars Hill North Carolina. Like the quotation above, I too am moved when I discover local developers who  bring their ideals to their work.

Inspired by nature, Mountain Meadows with its beautiful rolling land and amazing variety of trees - with its fruit orchard and in area by the creek for vegetable gardens and even a creek side poultry patch, a place for chickens and eggs, seeks to maintain the integrity  and sense of place for this beautiful , rolling farmland.

A husband-and-wife team, the developers were determined to remove as few trees and flora as possible in the construction of roads and homesites.

Here is a known list of trees at Mountain Meadows: White Oak, Red Oak, Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Red Maple, Beech, Chestnut Oak, Iron Wood, Wild Cherry, Sourwood, Tulip Popular, Cucumber Popular, Slippery Elm, Hickory, Carolina Hemlock, White Pine, Yellow Pine, Black Pine, Evergreen, Cedar, Birch, Dogwood, Sassafras, Ash, Spicewood, Black Gum, Locust, Apple, Pear, Cherry, Black Walnut, White Walnut 

Taking it one step further, the couple decided to allow only NC HealthyBuilt or LEED Certified homes. Of course, all appliances must be Energy Star rated. No minimum square footage (small is beautiful too) ...

 Other pluses:

Mountain Meadows is a debt free community. This means a good investment opportunity for buyers where foreclosure is not an issue.

Here future residents can enjoy a 3 mile/run sustainable trail in an eco-friendly environment. An heirloom seed bank has been initiated.

On 58 acres that includes an 8 acre farmthere are 31 homesites 19 homesites average 3 acres. All of this is on gentle laying land... south facing with heartwarming mountain views.

Heavy black cloth underlayment -Terra Tex Woven Textile EP 25 filter fabric was used on all Main Roads to cover the packed dirt prior to placement of two inch rock, as needed, and 5-6" of finish gravel.

This 15' wide cloth and the rock provide the best possible base for a long lasting road with minimal maintenance.Terra Tex is a high strength, highly water permeable geotextile designed to fit this structural purpose and is used only when the highest quality subsurface is desired .

Driveways and underground utilities are in-place.

Here are a few photos we took on our recent trip to Mountain Meadows.

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NOTE:: A recent McGraw Hill study revealed that  81% of homebuyers would prefer to buy a eco-friendly home rather than a standard home, even in this current down economy. I have the following real estate green designations: NAR GREEN®, EcoBroker®, Eco Certified ®Real Estate Consultant.

  LAND:: If stewardship of large acreage is important to you, let's talk about mutually beneficial solutions. IF you are a Cash Buyer, some awesome properties are available at excellent price points.  When buying mountain real estate do your homework.  Slope stability can only be determined by state licensed engineers and geologists: Buyers, Sellers and REALTORS® are not qualified to make these assessments. Complete site specific analyses are available and advisable. I am happy to refer you to our team of experts

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ASHEVILLE ** LIVE- ABILITY ** NEWS FOR LAND BUYERS- REAL ESTATE NEWS & VIEWS  

If you are a LAND BUYER, this may be a  good time for you to invest in a LAND and amazing building sites in Asheville.   Be sure to consult with a local  LAND  real estate expert before purchasing.

LOCAL LAND BROKER NOTES:: 

1) As of 2011, Buncombe County (Asheville area)  LAND ordinances regarding building on steep  are in place.The expertise of a  real estate expert with advanced training in environmentally-sensitive matters, and her team of geotechs and designers can be especially valuable.  

2) The EPA "is stepping up effortsto remove contaminated soil from a former apple orchard in the Asheville area. Local Land Broker experts can advise you how this relates to the proposed conversion into a subdivision and that you might expect trucks a day will haul dirt contaminated with arsenic, lead and pesticides from the site 

ASHEVILLE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES NEWS & VIEWS::  

The word on the street is that the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has agreed to work with conservation groups to manage and find funding for an 8,000-acre tract owned by former U.S. Rep. Charles Taylor of Brevard, NC. The total purchase price is $33 million.  

Read the inspiring story of the saving of one of Asheville's architectural landmarks, Helen's Bridge.  "The saving of Helen's Bridge now gives us all the opportunity to walk under the "great arched bridge" and shout up to the bridge and listen for our echo, just as Thomas Wolfe did as a young boy in the early 1900's."   http://www.asheville.com/news/helen.html 

ASHEVILLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS::

Ten hospitals in the region are participating in ASAP's Farm to Hospital  http://www.asapconnections.org/farmtohospital.html  pilot program where they have the potential to act not only as a resource to treat the sick, but as a community role model for proactive healthy choices.  Featuring fresh local foods and offering food and farm related educational programming both improves public health and sustains farms.

Take to the slopes for winter wellness. North Carolina's ski industry is growing.  In fact, in addition to the wellness factors, you will be contributing to the wellness of North Carolina's economy. The N.C. Ski Areas Association reported that skiers and snowboards spent more than $88 million last season for lift tickets, equipment, lodging, food and other items.

 "GREEN"  OPPORTUNITIES- ASHEVILLE EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS  OUTLOOK::

  If you seek Green Jobs in Asheville, check out the Green Press Initiative. http://www.greenpressinitiative.org 

Facebook, according to  The News & Observer, Raleigh plans to build a $450 million data center in Rutherford County near Forest City. The company an 18-month construction process. And German auto-parts maker Reich GmbHplans to open a factory in Asheville that will employ 56 to make parts for steering systems, transmissions and engines. Production is set to begin in the first quarter of 2011.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN AND AROUND ASHEVILLE::

UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program Offers Spring Workshops http://www.unca.edu/news-events/news/2010/11/great-smokies-writing-spring-workshops

Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with the spring workshop series from UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP). The program will offer 11 workshops in poetry and prose, which will be offered in various off-campus locations in Asheville, Black Mountain, Burnsville and Hendersonville. Most classes are open to all interested writers but class size is limited; early registration is suggested.

  Warren Wilson College hosts an annual conference of particular interest to Asheville Livability. This is the Mountain Green Conference where professionals convene annually to learn about and discuss "best practices" in sustainable and green construction, real estate, development, planning, and design. http://warren-wilson.edu/blogs/mtngreen/about/

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Asheville Real Estate Journal Picnics and Day Trips Series- Southcliff (South face of Cedar Cliff Mountain)

Area/Community::  Southcliff Fairview, NC (Greater Asheville)

Minutes from Downtown Asheville  Amenities and Mission Hospitals:: 18-20

Time of Departure:: 12:45 PM

Time of Arrival at Gate and Security Stop Point:: 1:03PM

Drive Time from Southcliff to Grocery/Drug Store :: 5 Minutes

Driving out  74A from Asheville, I was reminded why this road is known as the "Scenic Byway." On this bright late December day, the mountains bordering a Carolina Blue sky  and touched at the very top rims with lacy frost were breathtaking. Long ago, farmers drove their livestock to Charleston, Columbia and Charlotte near what is today 74A - the Drovers Road. Southcliff overlooks that site. This development is said to be a private, gated-community, inspired by nature.

Elevations: from 2,675' to 3,950'feet. Lot sizes:  .22 to 4 AC. Price range: 75- 400K (see photo)

Ten (10) neighborhoods from which to select. Attractive homes and townhomes in the "Mountain Style."  200 single residential units planned. 100 townhomes planned.

Pluses::400+ AC. Views of Mt Mitchell, Little and Big Pisgah, Hickory Nut Gap and Bearwallow Mountain.

 Beautiful surroundings with a nod to nature.  Six(6) miles of family-friendly trails crisscross streams with wood bridges. Five (5) park areas.

Children's playground. Open air pavilion.  Convenience to shopping, schools and easy drive into downtown Asheville, our " electric city with rich heritage and tradition for all to discover." Minutes to the entrance off of 74A to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Family Camp features fire rings, tent platforms and picnic tables.

Listing STATS Active: Homes: 10  Lots: 6 (As I explored I noticed an announcement that the new phase is now open-possibly a number of lots are not yet shown on the MLS)

Closed: Homes: 42 Lots: 20       Foreclosures: 0

ECO Notes::  The decision to buy landslide-hazardous real estate should be well-considered. Landslide insurance is NOT obtainable and could have an adverse effect on resale /mortgage refinancing. When buying mountain real estate do your homework.  Slope stability can only be determined by state licensed engineers and geologists: Buyers, Sellers and REALTORS® are not qualified to make these assessments. Complete site specific analyses are available and advisable. I am happy to refer you to our team of experts.

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Residential Market Reports::: "Check Asheville "Monthly Special Gems" and Asheville home stats in the top retirement and green-friendly neighborhoods we cover in Asheville.- Asheville NC Residential Market Reports  

NOTE:: A recent McGraw Hill study revealed that  81% of homebuyers would prefer to buy a eco-friendly home rather than a standard home, even in this current down economy. I have the following real estate green designations: NAR GREEN®, EcoBroker®, Eco Certified ®Real Estate Consultant.

  LAND:: If stewardship of large acreage is important to you, let's talk about mutually beneficial solutions. IF you are a Cash Buyer, some awesome properties are available at excellent price points.  When buying mountain real estate do your homework.  Slope stability can only be determined by state licensed engineers and geologists: Buyers, Sellers and REALTORS® are not qualified to make these assessments. Complete site specific analyses are available and advisable. I am happy to refer you to our team of experts

Unauthorized reproduction of any information including photos  on this site is a violation of existing copyright laws. All rights reserved. Eco-Friendly Mountain Homes and Land Legacies-  - Asheville NC Real Estate  © 2010. _____________________________________________________________________________________