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Appraisal Institute Webinar to Look at Value of Green Homes
A webinar aimed at helping real estate appraisers gain a better understanding of the value of green homes will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Among the presenters will be NAHB Green Building Subcommitte member Dave Porter, who is also a member of a working group examining the issue of green appraisals in partnership with the Appraisal Institute, which is sponsoring the webinar.
Among topics that will be covered:
- Examples of how appraisers are now recognizing green features in their appraisal reports.
- Ways to support value adjustments when local “comps” are unavailable — a major stumbling block for green building pioneers. The panelists will discuss the use of other indicators, rating systems, software and green studies.
- The secondary mortgage market and its views on green residential construction, including new direction from Freddie Mac.
- The appraisal selection process for lenders.
- The National Green Building Standard, LEED-H rating system and other green scoring tools.
The seminar is designed to “recognize features in new construction and rehabbed homes and understand how to make justifiable adjustments,” according to the Appraisal Institute Web site.
The webinar costs $30 for Institute members and $75 for others. For additional information and a registration form on the Appraisal Institute's Web site, click here.
 ‘National Green Building Standard’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
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 The Future of Residential Construction Is Green
The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.
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For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.
 ‘Build Green and Save’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line,” available through BuilderBooks.com, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference that shows builders how to identify and select green building materials; implement green construction techniques; explain the benefits of green housing and offer affordable green building solutions to consumers; and use resources wisely and reduce water and energy consumption.
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