Can first time home buyers go green too?

What does green cost?  Between 189,000 to 240,000 dollars for first time home buyers.  300,000 to 500,000 for state of the art custom green new construction.

If you're a first time home buyer and your interested in going green but don't have alot of finantial resources for it you can still make it a reality.  Depending on just how much forethought you give to the project you could achieve a green certification at little to no increase in project cost.  Green is not just for those who can afford to pay the premium.  In fact, the first time home buyer price range between 189,000 to 240,000 dollars for 1,500 to 1,900 square feet has shown to be very green in the Pudget sound area by various developers!  'Energy star' and 'Built green' homes in the Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia areas have sold recently for between 164,900 and 204,226 (152.00 per sf to 102.00 per sf.)  For more information on this topic click on the link below under 'references' and scroll to page 13.

What does a very DARK green home cost?   If you plan ahead, get the right professionals on board who can even help you select the proper site conditions and make green an integral part of the design from day one, then  Very 'dark green' (like a Silver or Platinum LEED rating) can be achieved in many cases with a minimal premium, say 5 to 10 percent of the construction cost.  

Green is for remodel projects too.  Re-use is perhaps the most green thing you can do!  Visit our website and request an estimate.  We'll find out what we can do for you within your budget. http://deontology.squarespace.com/contact/

Green Mortgages

It's our job to turn you dream of a new home or business into reality. For this reason, we've partnered with a group of premier financial institutions  to help you finance your project. 

There are 'Green' mortgage programs available that help you get the needed cash for your sustainable project.  Energy Improvement Mortgages (EIM) can help you upgrade and remodel your existing home. Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) can help you build new.  

A variety of agencies provide these including FHA, VA, and EPA.  Perks of some of these include free energy inspections, higher allowable qualifying ratios, discounted interest rates and reduced closing costs. Please give us a call for free assitance in identifying and using these programs to make you dream a reality!