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THINKING GREEN, GOING GREEN.....HELP THE GREENING OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

We are blessed to live in this extraordinary place, with its natural beauty and amazing creative and intelligent community.  How fortunate we are that Charlottesville and Albemarle County are committed to preserving the beauty and health of our area.  Most of us are ready to step up and make the personal commitment to participate in the greening of our professional and personal environments.  But often we lack the resources we need to proceed.  Remember Kermit the Frog's song, "It's Not Easy Being Green"...well, it's getting easier!

This blog is a resource we can all use as we gather momentum and make the transition to going green.  I invite you to contact me with any ideas, information and contacts you have that can be added to this blog.   I would appreciate if you would refer your families and friends to this website as well. 

I put together information on green building materials, architects, builders, contractors, plumbers, HVAC & insulation installers, energy auditors, etc which are a permanent page on this website:  http://yatesnobles.com/GreenColleagues  

Here you will also find information about relevant financial incentives that will make our transition to green viable.  At the end of this posting you will find a summary of Va legislation passed in the fall that enables energy-saving efforts.

I hold the GREEN credential from the National Association of Realtors and am  a member of the Green Team of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Association of Realtors.   I  concentrate on staying updated on what properties in our area have green features and energy efficient certifications.

If you (or your family or friends) are considering selling your home, I will be glad to consult with you on green improvements you may wish to undertake to make your property more marketable in these difficult economic times.  I will gladly provide you with a comparable market analysis to help you with pricing as you decide to market your home.

If you are considering buying a home with green features, or building green from conception, I will guide you through the process.

Please contact me:

Yates Nobles, GRI, SRS, ABR, e-Pro, GREEN

Associate Broker at Montague, Miller & Company - Downtown

Cell: 434-996-0888     Email: yates@yatesnobles.com