How GIS plays into zero carbon real estate

Tools and data from the GIS world including elevation, slope and aspect models are essential to the new 'zero carbon' green world of building houses and real-estate. Learn more here ...

http://vector1media.com/vectorone/?p=2874

House of the week

140 McElrath Rd.

Mills River NC 28759 - MLS No. 440178
OFFERED AT: $625,000

Private 6.99 acre getaway adjoining nat'l forest. New England style farmhouse w/2 master BR. Amazing kitchen w/solid cherry cabinets, custom matching cherry panels on appliances, granite countertops & kit island. 2 stone fireplaces & wood burning stove to keep you cozy. Wide plank pine flooring on the main levels. Master BR has custom shower & clawfoot tub. Hot tub, wrap around cov porch, huge garage w/approx 16' ceilings. Must see.

Interior Features

• Features: 2 Master Bedrooms, Alarm System, Breakfast Bar, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplace(s), Hot Tub/Sauna, Kitchen Island, Master on Main, Rec/Game Room, Walk-In Closet(s)

Alternative Energy Seminars

Alternative Energy: How going Green can Benefit You

June 17 and 19 at the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce.  Sessions will be geared towards contractors and builders, commercial businesses and residential consumers.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Scarlett Goodman at McNutt Service Group at 209-4421.

http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009905210356

Asheville Green Homes Tour

Here's a little sample of some of the green homes for sale around Asheville. As always, call Haven if you'd like to see any ... or all of them!

828.230.0555 or haven@ecohouserealty.com

West Asheville for sale - Price reduction - $199,999

Great West Asheville location - 3 minutes from downtown.

Walk to:

• The Admiral (coolest bar with best food - yes best food and NOT bar food in town)
• Rocket Club (great music and more)
• Izzy's Coffee shop (new West Asheville location)
• Custom Boutique 
• Harvest Records
• The Gas Up - 1st gas station offering biodiesel in Asheville ... 

Completely re-modeled less than 3 years ago. Beautiful landscaping. New deck. Mountain views from front and back yard. 

• 2 bedroom / 1 bath
  
• .21 acres 

See more here: http://ashevilleecorealty.blogspot.com/2008/10/for-sale-209-westwood-place.html