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Written by Ben Olsen
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This article originally posted on the CRS website - www.crs.com Ben Olsen is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) as well as an EcoBroker. If you are considering making green updates to your home, please don't hesitate to ask Ben for advice. Homeowners Getting Greener As homeowners become more knowledgeable about environmentally friendly practices, they are more willing to invest in their homes to make them more energy efficient. According to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate “Living Green” Consumer Survey, nearly half (48 percent) of homeowners said they would be willing to spend $2,500 or more to make green improvements to appeal to potential buyers, and one in three homeowners said they’d be willing to spend $5,000 or more on improvements.
Most important for agents, more than half of those surveyed (51 percent) believe it’s important to work with a green certified real estate agent — someone who can help them identify and market eco-friendly properties. This would include knowledge of housing materials and construction, energy-efficient appliances and HVAC systems and the impact of landscaping on a home’s environmental footprint.
The survey also finds that cost is the greatest deterrent to going green, cited by 36 percent of respondents. Other factors that prevented homeowners from being greener included:
-- Convenience – 22 percent
-- Lack of knowledge about implementation – 18 percent
-- Lack of time – 17 percent
However, many homeowners reported that they engaged in some eco-friendly activities in the past six months, including:
-- Recycling – 73 percent
-- Replacing incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) – 69 percent
-- Conserving water – 57 percent
-- Adjusting the thermostat – 51 percent
-- Purchasing energy-efficient appliances – 30 percent
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Good House Blog - 11/4/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Good House Blog - 10/7/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
| 3350 Moraga Blvd, Lafayette - Price: $799,000 /2 Bedrooms 2 Bath / 1235 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - This home has fabulous curb appeal & is conveniently located close to downtown Lafayette. Step inside to a living room w/fireplace, dining rm, remodeled kitchen, 2bdrms & 2 updated baths. Front yard, backyard & side yard all beautifully landscaped. Close to bike trail, BART, shopping, schools. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Favorite neighborhood in downtown Lafayette, walk to everything. Cute little home with nice updates throughout. |
| 10 Greenwood Court, Orinda - Price: $1,675,000 / 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths /3225 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Great property. 5 bd with beautiful outside areas, pool, lawns, play area, gardens. Many updates, lovingly maintained. Big master retreat. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Bright and sunny with lovely backyard and privacy. Street level has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (includes master). 2 additional rooms below with large family room. |
| 86 Sanders Ranch Rd., Moraga - Price: $2,049,000 / 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths / 3,401 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Resort living in Lamorinda! Spectacular property on a .75 acre w/cascade-like pool, waterfall, spa, orchards, gardens & basketball court. Completely updated w/hydronically heated floors, gourmet kitchen, state of the art master bath, hi-end finishes throughout! Featured in 2008 Garden Tour! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Fabulous home that just feels good. One of the finest in Sanders Ranch with expansive gardens and nice privacy. |
For more information on all of these listings, follow this link. |
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Good House Blog - 9/9/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
| 2 Vista Del Moraga, Orinda - Price: $849,000 /4 Bedrooms 2 Bath / 2022 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Charming single story ranch with tons of privacy located at the end of a cul de sac. Formal living room with fire place, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Eat in kitchen and dining room open to level back yard. 4 bedrooms 2 baths and office nook. Minutes to Orinda Village BART & Orinda school Olsen Team Additional Comments - Really nice spaces. Pretty lot. Very charming and great potential. |
| 91 Rheem Blvd., Orinda - Price: $849,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths /1492 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Private driveway to peaceful .47 ac retreat. Gorgeous yard w/play area, lawns, flagstone patio. Adorable home w/beamed ceilings, hardwood flrs, country kitchen, family rm + dining area. Updated baths, master bed with walk-in closet. Centrally located in the Gloretta area. Darling! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Charming home. Beautiful yard.
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| 1326 Larch Ave, Moraga - Price: $899,000 / 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths / 2032 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Within walking distance of 9 years of school and park, near swim clubs, trails, shops, charmer has spectacular yard, protected outdoor space for dining and games, lots of windows and light, hard wood floors, 3 car garage, A/C. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Good house with a 3 car garage and nice sized yard. |
| 983 Hawthorne, Lafayette - Price: $924,900/ 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath / 1278 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Amazing detail & quality! Prev owner>remodeling contractor. Current owner>landscape designer. Complete remodel – Viking, Bosch, Kohler, Anderson, cherry, oak, mahogany, travertine, granite, slate. Finished basement. $150K+ lush landscaping. Ridge lot backs to open space w/panoramic views. Magical! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Nice quality remodel. Pretty landscaping. Downtown Lafayette location.
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| 1215 Upper Happy Valley, Lafayette - Price: $2,900,000/ 5 BR, 4 BA/ 4173 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Stunning mid-century contemporary. Completely remodeled w/5BR/4BA, open floor plan w/huge living spaces.Ultimate indoor/outdoor living in beautiful Happy Valley. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Fun to see. Quirky contemporary remodel. Awesome indoor/outdoor living and great party house. Feels like a 'W' hotel.
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| 1264 Redwood Lane, Lafayette - Price: $3,495,900/ 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bath / 4200 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - STUNNING COMTEMPORARY ESTATE BY JERRY TEXDAHL! ATTENTION TO DETAIL-ANEGRE HWD, RIFT BAMBOO FLRS, GOURMET KIT W/ BLACK GRANITE COUNTERTOPS AND GOLD LIMESTONE BKSPLASHES, LIVING RM/ MEDIA RM, GATED FRONT CT. YD. W/ REFLECTIVE POOL & STONE WATER FEAT., OUTDOOR KITCHEN AREA! Olsen Team Additional Comments - Another fun to see one. Sophisticated contemporary remodel. Finished with beautiful materials.
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Good House Blog - 9/16/2008 |
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Written by The Olsen Team
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Welcome to the Good House Blog. This is a totally subjective list of the Olsen Team's favorite homes from Tuesday Broker Tour. Our own listings have not been included but you can link to those on the right margin. We have added some comments in addition to the comments from MLS. Please contact your agent or a member of the Olsen Team if you are interested in seeing any of these houses or any other homes on the market. We have not reviewed inspections for any of these homes. Buyers should perform their due diligence if interested in any of these properties.
| 267 Deerfield Drive, Moraga - Price: $1,075,000 /4 Bedrooms 2 Bath / 2098 Sq. Ft. MLS Remarks - Lovely creekside home in Camino Woods with remodeled bathrooms and master suite on a .38 lot. Walking distance to k-8 schools, trails and parks. Wonderful family neighborhood. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Great street. Nice floorplan with some nice updating. Good backyard. |
| 38 Arroyo Drive, Moraga - Price: $1,165,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths /2524 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Split level contemporary on Moraga/Orinda border, outstanding views and privacy. Kitchen/Family combo with formal DR & LR, huge master suite with Jet tub, large .40 acre lot. Walk to schools. Near pool & tennis club. Olsen Team Additional Comments - Great spaces, nice yard and amazing views. Nice potential.
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| 18 Blackberry Court, Lafayette - Price: $1,890,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths / 2,642 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Wonderful Silver Dell area home on a small cul-de-sac. Completeley and artistically updated, remodeled and expanded! Granite kitchen, cherry cabinetry, stunning baths, wide halls and skylights. Beautifully landscaped, new solar salt water pool w spa with waterfall, entertaining areas, gardens & play Olsen Team Additional Comments - Favorite neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. Beautiful yard and beautiful remodel.
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| 40 Mariposa Lane, Orinda - Price: $2,525,000 / 4 Bedrooms, 2 + 2/2 Baths / 4192 Sq. Ft.
MLS Remarks - Fabulous modernist home designed by Olof Dahlstrand, a Wrightian architect & restored to its original quality. 4 Large bedrooms, library, guest room/office + bonus room. Gorgeous grounds, pool & spa, stone patio. Adjoins 100’s of acres of forever wild land. Extensive use of redwood. Olsen Team Additional Comments - All of you aspiring architects will love this one. Very fun to see. Great spaces and a beautiful yard too. | | | |
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