HUD Grants for Green Housing Retrofit

In an effort to promote green living, the Department of Housing and Urban Development grants loan for eligible property owners to upgrade their properties. The loans are intended for green, energy-efficient retrofit investments in their property; ensuring the maintenance and preservation of the property and the sustained operation and maintenance of energy efficient technologies. The size of each grant and loan will be determined by a physical and financial analysis of each property. Participating owners will be eligible for certain incentives. The terms of the loans or grants will be subject to continued affordability agreements.

A Boon to Homeowners

This grant or loan to promote green living will benefit many existing homeowners and prospective buyers interested in a first-time home purchase in a Bay Area property. The advantages of green living are well established. Not only does it save operating costs through energy savings but also preserves scarce natural resources and offers more healthy living. Retrofitting a property to make it green compliant is a demonstration of social responsibility in protecting and preserving the environment.

Dale Warfel is an experienced Bay Area real estate agent who has been working the area for 13 years. He keeps abreast of all properties in San Jose and the surrounding neighborhoods and has a sixth sense of knowing a particular buyer’s requirement. He can be contacted at 408.624.6202. His website www.dalewarfel.com has substantial data for prospective homebuyers.

Selling Strategies to Maximize Sale Price

Most homeowners are unfamiliar with the ebbs and flows of the real estate market. It is well worth educating oneself of the process and details before listing with an agent to sell your home. The agent becomes a key player in the exercise of getting the best price possible. It pays dividends to exercise caution when appointing an agent. Here are a few useful tips when placing your home on the market.

Ask for a detailed plan from title to escrow, so you have no surprises in store.

Request a comprehensive property report, listing suggestions for improvement, superficial changes and anything likely to enhance the selling price.

What are the alternatives to selling like leasing, renting etc.

Insist on prequalification of prospective buyers so you don’t waste time on unqualified prospects.

Ask for a detailed marketing plan that includes telemarketing, direct mail, advertising and any other method suited according to the location of your home.

Selling a San Jose Property

Dale Warfel is a realtor who deals specifically in buying and selling properties in San Jose. This real estate agent with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills has nearly 13 years of experience, behind him. He is thoroughly versed in the State laws of California and the legalities of purchases and sales. His website at www.dalewarfel.com contains a wealth of useful information for a prospective property seller. Dale Warfel can be contacted on 408.624.6202