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Costs 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 12 months ago

0 comments    home how to energy

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User Guide to: EZ 2X4 Sheetrock Hole Repair Method

by leighg

While moving furniture around on more than one occasion my foot has missed the floor causing me to stumble. At least twice I have landed into a wall. Either I hit my shoulder, caught my balance or knocked a... published 4 months ago

0 comments    home home improvement tools

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How 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 16 months ago

5 comments    finance home how to

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Does Zillow Overestimate?

by Elle MacKenna

Zillow is great, but not for the reasons you might think. Zillow is a valuable online tool that allows visitors to peruse home values nationwide. Does Zillow overestimate? Yes. Can you use it anyway? You bet. Read more… published 17 months ago

1 comment    finance home how to

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Sell 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 16 months ago

6 comments    advice finance home

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How 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 17 months ago

3 comments    finance home how to

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Costs 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 17 months ago

1 comment    finance home real estate

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How to Save on Real Estate Commissions

by Elle MacKenna

Homeowners aren’t always aware that the real estate commission rate is an adjustable factor in the terms of their contract. When considering a selling agreement, homeowners should look to negotiate commission rates as a way to retain the equity in their home. Here's how... published 18 months ago

4 comments    finance home how to

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Ten Best Online Real Estate Resources

by Elle MacKenna

The internet is a valuable resource for homebuyers and sellers. Still, consumers need more than just mortgage rates and home prices to make intelligent real estate decisions. With that in mind, here are ten... published 11 months ago

1 comment    advice home real estate

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Timing 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 11 months ago

0 comments    home real estate property

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