Category Archives: Green Building & Remodeling

Why have 3rd party energy efficiency certification?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by James Friend Dickerson

Home Buyers and Home Owners continue to focus on energy costs as part of the total home ownership cost.  A National Association  of REALTORS (NAR) study shows buyers will pay more for a 3rd party certified energy efficient home! Is … Continue reading →

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Castlebrook Estate & BuilderFish

Posted on March 14, 2014 by James Friend Dickerson

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The Chesapeake Bay Act & Lake Anna, Virginia

Posted on December 2, 2013 by James Friend Dickerson

If you know me, you know I love relaxing with family and friends at Lake Anna!  When I was asked to attend a recent meeting on The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and residential development on Lake Anna hosted by the … Continue reading →

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Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act & Lake Anna, Virginia

Posted on October 24, 2013 by James Friend Dickerson

If real estate on our near Lake Anna, Virginia interests you, please attend the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act forum from 11 AM to 1 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Lake Anna Winery.  Local government officials will provide information … Continue reading →

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New Construction & Land Sales Picking Up 9.13.2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by James Friend Dickerson

It may be Friday the 13th but their’s nothing to be afraid of in the Central Virginia land or new home market.  I’ve had several buyers in the last few weeks go under contract on land to build their dream … Continue reading →

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Attic Pull Down Stair Insulation

Posted on July 15, 2012 by James Friend Dickerson

During this week’s Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals (S.T.A.R.) course I learned a lot of interesting energy saving and “Green” building and remodeling techniques.  One of the coolest (no pun intended) featured a zippered insulation blanket for pull … Continue reading →

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“GREEN” Building and Remodeling in Central, Virginia

Posted on July 13, 2012 by James Friend Dickerson

This week I’m exploring “Green” building and remodeling partially through a Sustainable Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals (S.T.A.R.) class  taught by Earth Advantage and sponsored by Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP).  I’m finding some great resources to share with … Continue reading →

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Home Inspections

Posted on August 7, 2010 by James Friend Dickerson

When buying a home or farm, please get a home inspection from a reputable home inspector.  You will learn how to live with the property as well as identify defects.  Often learning how to live with the property ( the … Continue reading →

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