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How Property Values are Determined

Over the past decade, homeowners have enjoyed skyrocketing home values. At the same time, buyers have been struggling to find reasonable digs at affordable prices. High or low, how are property values determined? Read more…

6 comments    how to finance home
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Does Solar Make Sense for Your House?

Mention solar energy and many people cringe at the thought of the aesthetics, but solar design has come a long way. Technology and implementation are constantly advancing creating new ways to capture this renewable energy. The truth is solar energy is a consideration for every home, no matter where you live. The question is really what kind of solar is right for you?

3 comments    how to home real estate
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Costs of Installing Solar Panels for Your Home

It is exciting to see solar photovoltaic making a strong comeback. Gone are the clumsy installations that plagued the 1970s and welcome new, innovative applications that are integrated into designs. Around...

0 comments    how to home energy
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Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money

A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.” The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents.

9 comments    advice finance home
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Costs of Radiant Floor Heating

There’s a lot to be said for radiant floor heating. It’s quiet, energy-efficient and delivers a warm, comfortable blanket of heat throughout your home. The costs for this type of heating system...

1 comment    home energy home improvement
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How the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Can Lower Your Energy Bills

An energy efficient home provides lifelong savings. Unfortunately, most homes in the United States are not operating at their maximum energy performance. One of the best ways to improve your home's energy efficiency and lower your energy bills is with a professional home energy rating...here's how

5 comments    how to finance home
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Can you afford a green home?

Green homes are becoming more mainstream as consumers place energy-efficiency a top priority. Still, homebuyers are often discouraged from finding or building green digs under the perception that these homes...

1 comment    home real estate homes
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Make Accessory Rooms a Selling Point: Garages, Cellars and More

We all know that dad that made the garage or cellar a hobby paradise. Tools had their place, marked with a matching outline that made their return voluntary. Lights illuminated workspace. Extra hardware...

0 comments    home homes house
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Easy Home Improvements That Make a Difference

When it's time to sell your home should be looking its absolute best. These days, as the market turns towards buyers, this is even more important. There are easy home improvements you can make that aren't...

1 comment    home real estate house
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Photography Tips for FSBOs

It’s true that a picture is worth a 1,000 words and in real estate that translates into 1,000s of dollars. Having top quality photographs in the advertisements for your home will bring buyers to...

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