What are the risks (environmental problems for one) and is the seller warrantying the property?

A lender (or potential purchaser down the road) will likely require environmental info if there is not a recent history recorded (phase I, II).

Now there are exceptions such as property taxes, environmental liens, municipal liens, etc.If research is not your specialty then get a title search prior to bidding on any properties.

I have a BA in Environmental Studies and an MBA with a focus on sustainable/green business.

Thanks for your question.. here is what is happening...At this stage of the development project, I need the insights of several professionals, geotechnical engineer, environmental impact assessment analyst, lawyer, architect, general contractors, real estate consultant etc.

The following was found in a google search:When septic systems are properly designed, constructed, and maintained, they effectively reduce or eliminate most human health or environmental threats posed by pollutants in household wastewater.

A ski resort with hobbit hole like condos.Return the area around my home town to a nice, environmentally friendly area with more trees.

Walter is a very logical and down to earth environmental consultant that has done this type of work in residential properties for many years.

It utilizes new materials and new methods for constructing the envelope of a house in a very environmentally friendly way. 

Expensive yes, but the foundation companies say a big culprit is the lack of steel in the foundation (older homes), often followed by beam size and other environmental factors.