Finding Green Properties On-Line

Have you ever seen a property on-line that you have fallen in love with and want to learn more?  You try to contact the person listed on the “ad” but no one ever gets back to you , or when they finally do you find out that the property sold 3 months ago,  or the information in the ad is full of errors?  You are not alone.  Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304392704576380083858073652.html

If you are interested in green homes for sale check out this website: http://www.greenhomesforsale.com/index.php

Do not want to buy sight unseen?  Have a professional check it out for you and send you a report on the property.  The professional at Southern California Appraisal Services www.socalappraisalserv.com can inspect the property for you and write you a detailed appraisal of the property.  Their appraisers specialize in green properties and they have affiliates nationwide.

Green Property Spotlight – Earthships

Earthships are structures made of mud and reused materials such as old tires, bottles and tiles.

The thick earth walls provide insulation and many include solar panels or other renewable energy sources. 

It is reported that they are “surprisingly cozy and even beautiful inside, with ornate detailing and high degree of customization and expansibility”.

This is a green property and when it is time to sell, get insurance or you just want to know its value,  contact the appraisers at www.socalappraisalserv.com ; they specialize in green properties.

For more information on  Earthships: http://earthship.org/

Thanks to Natural H&G for the photo.

Max Loan Amount for Home Being Lowered

If you are looking for a new home and you need a loan and your price range is $625,500 to $729,750; better find a place before October 1. 

Why?  As an emergency measure three years ago, Congress raised the cap to as high as $729,750 the maximum loan amount that Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and federal agencies could guarantee.  (please check you state as loans caps differ state to state, city to city).  Some  top-tier markets are New York, L.A. and Washington DC.

Read more about the new caps at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303763404576420101788878440.html