Monthly Archives: March 2011

Homes in 2015

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

What a new home will look like in 2015 The current housing downturn has affected not only the number of new homes that are built each year, but also the characteristics, features, and size of the ones that do get … Continue reading →

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Thinking about remodeling your home?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

8 reasons to invest in your home (MONEY Magazine) — Not long ago, you could have your big remodeling project and get your money back too. Owners recouped an average of 87% of home improvement costs at resale in 2005, … Continue reading →

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Portland Farmers Market

Posted on March 12, 2011 by admin

A week from today the PSU Farmers Market will be open for the 20th season! Saturdays, March 19 through December 17 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Mar. through Oct.), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Nov. & Dec.) SW Park Ave … Continue reading →

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Case for Green Buildings Grows in the Commercial World

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

"The kind of benefits we see from green building might include increased tenant retention, faster absorption and higher rents based on higher productivity as tenants gain experience in better work environments," said Norm Miller, vice president, analytics, CoStar Group. "Right … Continue reading →

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Banking Giant Moves into KOIN Center

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Wells Fargo Advisors signed a lease for the top two office floors of KOIN Center, totaling 25,439 square feet, in the class A office building at 222 SW Columbia St. in Portland, OR. The 35-story building totals 411,000 square feet … Continue reading →

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FREE your home

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

FREE Energy Saving Kit – Reduce energy with a twist of your wrist by installing the compact fluorescent light bulbs and energy-saving showerhead and faucet aerator included in this free kit. Receive $50 for your old refrigerator – Recycle your … Continue reading →

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Cheaper Mortgages for Greener Homes

Posted on March 8, 2011 by admin

Homebuyers who choose energy efficient dwellings will save on heating, cooling and electricity bills. That’s always been true. Now they can save more on mortgage costs as well through a new Green Purchase Incentive at Portland-based Umpqua Bank. The bank … Continue reading →

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Looking for an Energy Trust Trade Ally Contractor?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

Trade allies are licensed, insured and up-to-date on the latest Energy Trust energy-efficiency standards, quality control requirements and incentives. They can also help you complete your incentive applications. Energy Trust provides technical assistance and financial incentives for energy systems or … Continue reading →

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Make your real estate bloom this spring

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin

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U.S. Green Building Council releases 2010 top 10 states for LEED

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

The top LEED states per capita, including the District of Columbia: – District of Columbia: 25.15 sf – Nevada: 10.92 sf – New Mexico: 6.35 sf – New Hampshire: 4.49 sf – Oregon: 4.07 sf – South Carolina: 3.19 sf … Continue reading →

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