So is America’s solar power industry doomed if most solar manufacturing moves overseas?
The bankruptcy of Fremont’s Solyndra has spawned a debate over whether the United States is losing – or has already lost – the race to dominate this fast-growing industry.
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Registration is open for the 3rd annual Bright Green Future Conference on Oct. 21 and 22. The gathering about green jobs and related topics is at the University of San Diego.
This year’s featured theme is energy and national security with presentations such as “Local Perspectives on Energy & National Security” and “Off Fossil Fuels by 2015: Why it’s Imperative for National Security.”
Headliners include State Sen. Christine Kehoe, D-San Diego, and USD Vice President Len Hering.
Topic tracks include green business, green building, zero waste, water and climate change.
Tickets start at $25, and scholarships are available for students, job-seekers and others.
For details, go to http://www.BrightGreenFuture.net.
We will be addressing older homes and what the buyer should be looking for when considering buying a fixer-upper.
Fact as reported by Bankrate, Inc: A homeowner’s estimate of what a project will cost is often about half of the actual cost.
Mike Holmes of “Holmes on Homes”: Whatever the estimate states add 10% extra for unforseen costs; there are usually unforseen costs.
Buyers who fall in love with Victorian, bungalows or even mid-century ranches should do so with their eyes wide open. Older homes could easily have issues that cannot actually be seen at the open house. Things old homes have issues with are rotting beams, steel water pipes, faulting wiring, no insulation, mold, termites and the list goes on.
TIP: If lights dim when the refrigerator compressor kicks in, the home’s electrical system could be out of date.
This is where a building inspection is essential. We recommend everyone having a building inspection before they buy any property. Tip: Do your homework and find a good inspector. Ask RE appraisers, contractors but we do not recommend letting the sales agents pick the inspector; you want the person working for you. Make sure that the inspector reports all findings to you. Future articles will be on how to find a good building inspector but you can call the city permit office and sometimes they can recommend because they hear all the complaints.
We also recommend an appraisal once the building inspection has been done. The appraiser can give you a cost estimate of what it would “cost” to repair the building and determine what the future value may be. Contact the appraiser at www.socalappraisalserv.com for your cost to value issues.
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