This Model Home is an example of the quality Novak-Fleck provides and demands. Stop by, Model Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12PM to 5PM

Safety Above All Else

The safety of their more than 1.2 million members is always a top priority for NAR. They are committed to helping members stay safe while on the job, at home and on the road. MAAR is equally committed to REALTOR® safety for our more than 9,000 members. To raise awareness about this important issue, September 14–20, 2008 has been officially designated as the fifth annual REALTOR® Safety Week. more

Source: National Association of REALTORS®

Green Days

We're working toward including a regular section about green building practices. This week we have two "green" opportunities to talk about. If you know of others, feel free to contact the editor of enotes, Greg Sax at gregs@mplsrealtor.com, and tell him all about it.

Minnesota Renewable Resources Solar Tour
The annual tour will be on October 4 this year. It's a great way to not only learn about solar homes, but to also talk to homeowners that have made the investment. learn more

2008 Parade of Homes Fall Showcase(SM) – Sep. 6 – Oct. 5
2008 marks the 60th Fall Parade of Homes Tour, and this year's tour will feature eight Minnesota GreenStar homes. Builders and remodelers in the Twin Cities are embracing this new standard. Almost 300 builders and remodelers have attended Minnesota GreenStar training.

Minnesota GreenStar was developed by environmental and building science experts, home builders, and remodelers. The originating partnership included the Green Institute (a nationally recognized leader in the Green building movement), the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, and the National Association of Remodeling Industry – Minnesota. Experts from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the University of Minnesota, and Excel Energy also helped develop the program. read more

Source: Minnesota Renewable Energy Society, Builders Association of the Twin Cities