Once home construction rebounds you will find a significant increase in certified green homes or those with green features. This increase will come as more local governments incentivize green homes or, in some cases, mandate them.
For example, the California Building Standards Commission unanimously adopted the first mandatory Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), requiring that all new buildings in the state be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The new code will take effect January 1, 2011 and includes all new residential structures.
In terms of the existing home market, there is proposed federal legislation called HOME STAR, also known as ‘Cash for Caulkers’ that will incentivize homeowners to make their homes more efficient and durable.
This 6 billion dollar program would stimulate construction jobs and provide direct rebates to homeowners who invest in qualifying home energy improvements. Rebate amounts can be deducted from overall job costs and paid directly to the contractor or product retailer after the retrofit work has been completed (for more information visit www.efficiencyfirst.org).
If this legislation passes, homeowners are certain to take advantage and when they go to sell they need to call me!
This week's picks:
22400 MONTERA COURT, Salinas Monterey Highway 93908
$800,000 4 Beds 2 Baths DOM 0 MLS #:81037243
Toro Park house located in a cul-de-sac next to park. Single story home with upgraded kitchen. Pretty flower gardens in front yard and nice lawn in back yard with fruit trees galore. Located in the sunbelt of the Monterey Peninsula with great hiking and biking close by. 1928 sf 15,127 lot
5062 SUNSET VISTA DR, Seaside/Former Fort Ord/Sand City 93955 (Seaside/Former Fort Ord/Sand City)
$715,888 Beds: 5 beds Baths: 2|1 baths DOM: 221 MLS: 80956406
Wonderful Sanderling model sitting high on the hill in Seaside Highlands, Granite counter tops, hardwood floors, tile floors, and some carpeting, some views of ocean, great opportunity to own one of the largest homes in Seaside Highlands. Front yard maintained by Home owners association. 3639 sf 8616 lot Short Sale
4530 PENINSULA POINT DR, Seaside/Former Fort Ord/Sand City 93955 (Seaside/Former Fort Ord/Sand City)
$649,888 Beds: 3 beds Baths: 2|1 baths DOM: 88 MLS: 81019577
Upgraded Sand Dollar model with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, mini-bar area between living room/kitchen, kitchen dining bar, dining nook + formal dining area, fireplace in family room, low maintenance back yard, coved ceiling in master bedroom, deck off master bedroom w/french door access, laundry inside, dual pane windows, near greenbelt, tot play area, close to beach/golf. 2952 sf 4595 lot Short Sale
4792 PARADISE COVE CT, Seaside/Former Fort Ord/Sand City 93955 (Seaside/Former Fort Ord/Sand City)
$611,888 Beds: 3 beds Baths: 2|1 baths DOM: 46 MLS: 81026940
Bay Views from Master Bedroom, wonderful upgraded Anemone Model with coved ceiling in Master Bedroom, light & bright interior, custom fireplace mantel, landscaped backyard with lots of usable space for your enjoyment, convenient location to golf, beaches and all that Monterey Bay has to offer, perfect opportunity for investor or new buyer. 2337 sf 5793 lot
For more information contact Patty Ross
236-4513 | pattyross@kw.com | www.pattyrosscarmel.com
(c)Copyright Patty Ross, KRXA Radio Show 167, July 30th, 2010
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