Green-Certified Homes Bring Higher Sales Prices, Despite Market Barriers
Jan. 9, 2018
Build It Green’s appraiser-driven study, the first of its kind in California, highlights price premium...
September 27, 2017
The Race to the Top in Home Energy Performance Data: Why It Pays to Go First
This article originally appeared on the Rocky Mountain Institute website on September 21, 2017. It...
California Green Home Inventory Map
Browse the Map to View the Number of High Performance Homes in your Area
Build It Green (BIG) created the California Green Home Inventory Map to reveal the volume...
May 22, 2017
New PACE Legislation, and Why Build It Green Supports It
By Don KnappProperty Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is in the spotlight again. Right now, two pieces of state legislation...
April 27, 2017
Connecting the Dots: Real Estate and Home Performance
This story originally appeared on the Home Energy Magazine website.
John Shipman
A new type of conversation between REALTORS®...
September 27, 2016
Study: Homes with Solar Panels Valued Higher
California leads the nation in residential solar installations—with nearly half of the nation's total. As installation costs continue...
July 28, 2016
PACE Financing: Big Changes Taking Effect
By Don KnappReal estate professionals and contractors: Are you versed in the latest updates to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing...
July 20, 2016
2016 Remodeling Trends: 4 Takeaways for Green Pros
By Marc Bigby, Build It Green Senior Contractor Engagement Manager
As the experts predicted, 2016 is seeing a major upswing in home...
May 6, 2016
4 Tips for Talking Green to Your Home Buyers
By Don KnappGreen and energy efficient home features appeal to home buyers for a wide range of reasons. As a real estate agent, you can help...
April 21, 2016
Creating Demand for Deeper Energy Retrofits
By Don KnappIf you want to spark a lively debate, ask a green building professional about deep energy retrofits. How do we get more homeowners...
April 6, 2016
6 Ways to Promote Your NAR Green Designation
If you’re a real estate pro who has earned the National Association of REALTORS® Green Designation, congratulations: Your certification...
March 2, 2016
What Do Real Estate Agents Have to Do with Raters?
Green real estate has been one of the featured themes at this week’s RESNET 2016 Conference. As a rater, are you keeping up with...
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