MEDFORD — Homeowners, designers, builders, developers, engineers, renovators and others wanting to get into the green industry can become certified in sustainable concepts under the National Sustainability Building Advisor Program, a national nonprofit program coming to the Rogue Valley in February.

The nine-month certificate training course and exam will be offered through Southern Oregon University at the SOU/RCC Higher Education Center in Medford. Graduates will be able to advise other professionals on the latest green and energy-efficient technology.

By Don McCoy,
EcoBroker Certified®

Introduction

As REALTORs® and EcoBrokers®, we have an advantage over the existing marketplace that is unprecedented in past markets. Anyone who is serious about their career in real estate should always be on the leading edge of the market and what drives it. Take the first step into the future of real estate by acquiring this timely knowledge.

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Southern Oregon Multiple Listing Service adds 'green' to menu.

The first four townhouses at Green Brae Village in Talent are set for completion in early April. The 12-unit project, by builder Scott B. Owings and developer Ross Kersey, is Energy Star-certified, with numerous green features such as low-VOC (volatile organic compound) finishes and Forest Stewardship Council-certified lumber. Green-certified houses such as these will be easier for buyers to find when the Southern Oregon Multiple Listing Service adds a green feature to its database in March.

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First Annual

Celebrating a Greener Oregon!

Oregon has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to Green products and services. Some of the largest alternative energy projects in the country are underway in Oregon and thousands of new and existing businesses offer Green products and services.

The Oregon Green Expo will provide the opportunity to match Green businesses and organizations with the growing number of environmentally-conscious consumers.

The Oregon Green Expo is a four day event, held on the peak summer week of the 4th of July, at the Medford Armory, in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Vision

To bring together stakeholders who are passionate about green industries and jobs, and form long term partnerships to develop Green Business and Green Social Networking in Southern Oregon. To collaborate and empower Southern Oregon businesses, organizations and individuals to create new businesses, new jobs, become sustainably independent and promote the region’s products and services locally and globally.

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Don & Susan
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EcoBrokers' Emerge for Earth-Friendly Home Buyers

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September 20, 2007

By JOHN DARLING

for the Mail Tribune

What has buying and selling real estate got to do with saving the planet? Until now, maybe not too much.

But with the coming of "EcoBroker" certification, agents can present themselves as "green" — and their listings as earth-friendly properties built or remodeled to save energy, minimize their carbon footprint and enhance sale value.

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