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• 10/6/2010 10:50 AM WhittierRealtors wrote:
  

  A desire to go 'green' when remodeling is commendable, but when its rammed down our throats by well meaning bureaucrats it is not. Thanks to new regulations from the federal Environmental Protection Agency the cost of renovating your home could be 400% higher!

  One contractor estimated that complying fully with the new regulations would raise the cost of a simple front door replacement from $490 to $2,328. If it costs that much more to replace a door, just imagine what the dollar increase could be if you're redoing a kitchen!

  When confronted with these figures, an EPA spokesman said that a government study said that the benefits would outweigh the costs. The question is...who's costs?

  As Los Angeles county Whittier real estate agents, this concerns us. Most of our home stock was built before 1978. This is going to impact most of our homeowners. Because of these higher costs, many people will use more unlicensed contractors. Or just forget the renovations altogether. That may jeopardize their safety in their homes. It certainly will depress the economy as people just don't spend money with home improvement stores and contractors.

  
  
  

  Nancy and Bob Ulrich - Realtor Century 21 Beachside

  
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• 10/13/2010 11:07 AM Pam Walton wrote:
  If you're thinking about a green remodel, get a great new DVD: "The Forever Home: Going Green." It’s a refreshing look at a SF Bay Area home remodeling project that the National Association of the Remodeling Industry has recognized with numerous awards. The planning and architecture consider not only the needs of the home, but also those of the environment and the home's surroundings. A green house for an extraordinary couple. Extras on the DVD include a conversation with Brian Gitt, CEO of BuildItGreen. "The Forever Home" was broadcast in June in the LA area on KCET and in Boston on WGBH. Watch a preview clip and purchase the DVD at www.pamwaltonproductions.com
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