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Residential Deconstruction -- December 16, 2022
Interview with Broker Adrienne Mickels
Ever wondered how deconstruction can benefit all parties involved in real estate? Green Donation Consultants sat down with Adrienne Mickels, Broker with Raleigh Custom Realty and Certified Green Donation Specialist to talk through the process and advantages that deconstruction provides.   Where do you primarily work?  The Triangle area of Raleigh, NC.…
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Tax Deduction -- December 16, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may bring big savings
The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) may impact clients of Green Donation Consultants (“GDC”). This article is not tax advice, as eligibility should be determined by a tax professional. The IRA provides incentives to replace certain building materials, appliances, fixtures, and other reusable items. GDC provides appraisals for individuals and businesses…
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Tax Deduction -- November 3, 2021
Fact Sheet on How to Save with Deconstruction
Deconstruction, as it relates to the construction industry, is the process of strategically dismantling a building, home, or virtually any sizeable structure. The purpose of this particular process is to salvage and reuse the functional parts saved via the careful steps involved with deconstruction. Green Donation Consultants supports residential deconstruction…
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Residential Deconstruction -- October 22, 2021
Green Building Materials for Construction – Part 2
Big tax deductions provide significant motivation to pursue residential and commercial deconstruction. Donating deconstruction materials can also yield substantial potential savings. Consider green building materials for your next construction project to multiply your impact. For green building projects, deconstructed materials will be used as much as possible. When deconstructed building…
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Residential Deconstruction -- September 24, 2021
Green Building Materials for Construction – Part 1
Can residential deconstruction and commercial deconstruction help you get significant tax deductions? Yes. Does donating deconstruction materials to non-profit organizations provide critical support for those less fortunate in our local communities? Yes. Win, win. But if you’re like us, we always look for as many wins as possible for our…
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Residential Deconstruction -- August 13, 2021
Don’t Demolish Homes. Deconstruct Homes to Preserve Materials
Community growth is good. It’s typically a sign of positive change. More business, more friendly neighbors, more opportunities. As communities grow, there will inevitably be significant changes over time. Change can be good. But the characteristics of that change are very important to pay attention to.  As new neighborhoods pop…
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Donate Building Materials -- July 27, 2021
How Helping Your Community, Helps You
Whether you live in a big city or a small town, there is significant importance in investing in your community. When you support the environment you live in, the rewards ripple outwards, positively impacting everyone. By choosing deconstruction, you are helping your community both directly and indirectly, producing positive consequences…
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Donate Building Materials -- July 21, 2021
Deconstruction In a Hot Real Estate Market
Over the last year and a half, many areas of the country have seen some of the most significant jumps in real estate prices in decades. With prices through the roof, is deconstruction a better deal, or is it more profitable to wait till prices dip? While we aren’t real…
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Residential Deconstruction -- July 14, 2021
3 Easy Ways to Increase Your Renovation Budget
With Americans spending a lot more time at home over the last year, it is no surprise that many are choosing to renovate their spaces. Remodeling any space can get real expensive, real fast. Homeowners are always looking for ways to cut costs and increase their renovation budget to get…
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Appraisal Process -- July 8, 2021
The Advantages of Calculating Cost Basis: What Is It & Why Should I Have It?
One way that sets Green Donation Consultants apart from other personal property appraisal companies is to include a cost basis calculation with our qualified appraisal documents. This is often an extra cost if other companies even provide this service. Our appraisal reports itemize each item line by line, and we…
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