Try these tricks to beat the heat. When the weather is hot and humid, turning on the air conditioner at full blast or sticking your head in the freezer sure feels nice – but neither is energy efficient or particularly frugal. The 15 ideas below, however, will help keep your temperature down without sending your electric […]
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11 Energy Saving Tips for the Summer
Energy Saving Tips and Tricks In the last few years, the United States and Canada have experienced some of the hottest summers on record. The nine warmest years on record are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2014, 2010, 2013, 2005, 2009, and 1998. The summer of 2019 already seems to be on its way to continuing […]
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Real Estate Must Become More Liveable, Sustainable And Affordable. Here’s How.
If the real estate industry wants to resume the growth trajectory of the last decade, it must evolve. We are all building occupants. We occupy apartments we rent and homes we own. We work in offices our companies lease and we shop in retail stores. We use buildings in a variety of ways and spend […]
Why Aren’t Home Efficiency Scores Standard in Online Real Estate Listings?
Realtors say such scores are useful for buyers and can open the door to broader conversations about home energy use. Consumers rely on labels and scores to understand the attributes and performance of the products they buy. There are miles-per-gallon ratings for cars, nutrition labels for food and Energy Star ratings for appliances. But when it […]
Sustainable Real Estate Development: The Future Is Now
Sustainable real estate development has carved out its own niche in recent years, and those that have adopted the trend are already reaping the rewards. It’s worth noting, however, that it’s not to late to jump on the bandwagon. In fact, those residential redevelopers intent on commencing sustainable practices may place themselves in a position to […]
9 Ways to Save Money and Energy This Summer
Tips to keep your electric bill chill The heat is on! It’s time to make a game plan for saving energy this summer and avoiding skyrocketing electricity bills. Here are a variety of ways you can offset the season’s rising temperatures. 1. FAN YOURSELF Buying stand, box or ceiling fans is a small investment that can reduce […]
How To Sell Zero To Anybody
By Joe Emerson May 6, 2021 The first step in zero home sales is to sell the benefits of the home like you would any other home — emphasizing beauty, location, finishes, and amenities. These are the bedrock of selling homes. But in addition to that, zero energy homes have many features and benefits, beyond […]
Getting Your Home Ready for Summer
With Memorial Day just around the corner, it’s time to get your home ready for the hotter summer months ahead. Given that your home will probably need additional maintenance to keep functioning throughout the summer, starting preparations early can help bring down energy bills, improve the efficiency and life of the components of your home, […]
VA Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs)
The Veteran’s Administration (VA) EEM program enables borrowers to make energy-efficient home improvements and save money on utilities costs all while taking advantage of low VA loan rates. Energy Efficient home improvements such as solar panels and storm or thermal windows can require a lot of money upfront but with an EEM you can finance […]