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83How the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Can Lower Your Energy Bills
by Elle MacKenna
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 published 15 months ago
82Costs and Benefits of Low Solar Gain Windows
by Elle MacKenna
The shading capacity of low solar gain windows makes them useful in southern climates that have long cooling seasons. While solar gain is just one of many factors that determine a window’s energy performance, understanding the principles, costs and proper applications of low solar gain windows can help you save energy and money...read more published 16 months ago
87Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money
by Elle MacKenna
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. published 15 months ago
85Costs of Installing Solar Panels for Your Home
by Elle MacKenna
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... published 11 months ago
73How Property Values are Determined
by Elle MacKenna
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… published 16 months ago
58Timing the Real Estate Market
by Elle MacKenna
The real estate market is dynamic and tends to react to other economic forces with vigor, sometimes welcome and other times unwanted. For several years home prices have been rising, bringing elation to... published 10 months ago
60Resources for First Time Buyers
by Elle MacKenna
Homeownership can bring both financial and emotional benefits. While the homebuying process can seem complicated it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It can take a little time and effort, but with a... published 10 months ago
64Can you afford a green home?
by Elle MacKenna
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... published 11 months ago
62Marketing Your Home's Energy Efficiency
by Elle MacKenna
Green building has had an enormous upswing over the past decade and energy efficiency is at the heart of the trend. Homebuyers are conscious of long term energy costs as part of a home’s value. Even if your home isn’t a “certified” green building you can still market its energy efficiency to potential buyers. published 11 months ago
67Make Accessory Rooms a Selling Point: Garages, Cellars and More
by Elle MacKenna
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... published 10 months ago
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