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Current News
17% of new homes get Energy Star seal
Green REsource Council Celebrates One Year Anniversary
NAR Announces Launch of Green Business Network
NAR takes stance on "Home Energy Labeling"
NAR announces HVCC information
Commercial and Green announce Realcomm sponsorship
NAHB discusses value of going green
The Green REsource Council launches new Web site
Consumers can now find Green Designees through Realtor.org search
Register for NAR's Green Designation Core Course at the 2009 Annual Conference
The Green REsource Council and GreenandSave partnered to bring you Green REsource Tools
17% of new homes get energy star seal
According to a USA Today article, the number of green homes is growing, while other sectors are struggling. Find out what this means for your business by reading this article today.
Green REsource council celebrates one year anniversary
NAR's Green REsource Council marks its inaugural anniversary this November and celebrates a year filled with member growth and education, award winning design achievements and green real estate advocacy. View the press release (pdf).
Nar announces launch of green business network
We are excited to announce the launch of NAR's Green Business Network. NAR's Green Business Network serves as a bridge connecting Green Designees to green industry product and service providers. View the press release (pdf) or read the Message from Director Al Medina (pdf).
nar takes stance on "home energy labeling"
Download this document (pdf) explaining the myths and facts dealing with Home Energy Labeling and the recently passed American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454).
NAR announces Hvcc information
The Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) establishes standards for solicitation, selection, compensation, conflicts of interest and appraiser independence. Download the Myths and Facts Flier or visit realtor.org for more information.
NAR's Commercial Division & Green Designation are Realcomm 2009 Sponsors
NAR members will enjoy over 50% savings on the upcoming Realcomm 2009 Conference in Chicago on June 23rd & 24th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. This is the 10th year for this premier technology conference that showcases automation and innovation for the commercial real estate industry. This year's conference "Reboot 09: Turning Challenges into Opportunities" features numerous industry speakers, valuable networking opportunities, as well as a robust Exhibit Hall/Green Pavilion. Day passes are $295 -- for June 23rd it covers Opening Session, Brokerage 2.0 Forum, Exhibit Hall/Green Pavilion access - use Promo Code RC09RCA1T; for June 24th the pass covers Energy Efficient Building Summit, Exhibit Hall/Green Pavilion -- use Promo Code RC09RCA1W. For $495, get a full conference pass which includes all education sessions, Exhibit Hall/Green Pavilion -- use Promo Code RC09RCA2. Register Now.
NAHB Discusses the value of going green
NAR's Green Designation Director Al Medina speaks about greening the MLS in this press release.
the green resource council launches new web site
The Green REsource Council recently unveiled a redesigned Web site. Read the press release.
consumers can now find green designees through REALTOR.org search
NAR's realtor.org search is now showing Green Designees! Read the full article and check it out today!
Register for NAR's Green Designation Core Course at the 2009 Annual Conference
NAR's Green Designation Core Course provides real estate professionals with knowledge and awareness of green building principles applied in residences, commercial properties, developments, and communities so that they can help consumers in purchasing, retrofitting, and operating green properties.
The course encourages the real estate professional to be an advocate for green principles in the design and use of homes and commercial buildings and a positive force for creating sustainable communities. Register for the annual conference, today!
The Green REsource Council and GreenandSave have partnered to bring you Green REsource Tools
To use these new tools, log onto the REALTOR® Online store for the 2009 Office Guide to Going Green or the 2009 Eco Family Guide. These resources are available to all REALTORS®.