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Capitalism with a Green Heart by Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson contracted energy renovations for 30 years and served the industry as president of the California Building Performance Association before starting GreenEarthEquities in 2008.  He performs deep energy retrofits on foreclosed homes and and is building an Army of Energy-Wise Investors to do the same.  As the principal of GreenEarthEquities, his column provides proven insights into the nuts and bolts of profitable energy-wise house flipping utilizing the latest green building tools and technology.  Click here to read one or all of his many posts on every aspect of this issue. his column provides proven insights into the nuts and bolts of profitable energy-wise house flipping utilizing the latest green building tools and technology.  Click here to read one or all of his many posts on every aspect of this issue.

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Next “Wave” of Foreclosures: Fact or Fiction? (Dont Hold Your Breath)

September 6th, 2009 categories: Buyers, EnergyWise House Flipping, Politics and Programs, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips

We've all been told that there's another "Wave" of foreclosures coming and I've even done some of my own planning based on that prediction.   Almost all of the people I've heard the next "wave theory" from were just repeating what they had heard from someone else.  The more thoughtful of these pointed to the continuing rise in Notices Of...Continue Reading!

Know The End From The Beginning… For More Profitable Renovations

September 5th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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Bulk or Piecemeal? How Renovation Works Best

September 5th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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How To Sell “Green” To People Who Dont Want To Pay For It. (And Have Them Love You For It)

August 21st, 2009 categories: EnergyWise Education, Green Renovation, Investors, Marketing, Real Estate, RENOVATORS

Does it come as a surprise to you that the home buying public is still not ready to open their wallet and pay for Green or Energy Efficiency? Of course this is a generalization but HERE is a recent study that quantifies the public's interest in Green... Naturally, in areas of greater affluence and Environmental Awareness there is a higher percentage of...Continue Reading!

REALTORS: How Would You Like A Client Like Me? (or several)

August 18th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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Out Of Order, Don’t Let It Happen On Your Renovation

August 11th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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Found: New Ally For Vets Concerns: Craig of CraigsList

August 10th, 2009 categories: Real Estate Tips

It's great when you meet people of kindred spirit in places you weren't expecting.  I attended the Inman Connect Conference in San Francisco last week expecting to meet a lot of geeks, programers, and architects of Web 2.0. and the Social Media explosion.   Which I did. But perhaps my most valuable contact was Craig Newmark, founder of CraigsList. I was...Continue Reading!

Renovating America Right: How, Why & Why Not?

August 4th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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Poster Session at Affordable Comfort, Kansas City ’09

July 30th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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Energy-Wise Renovation Of Foreclosed Homes – Onsite Training 1

July 30th, 2009 categories: Planet Savers University

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