The holidays bring lots of surprises both welcome and irritating, including one that seems to catch people unaware every year-outrageous utility bills. We’ve probably all given a minutes thought to how Christmas lights might affect our electric bill but the whole ‘more of everything’ spirit of the season can make January an unpleasant moment of… Read More
Smart devices have taken up residence in our homes in overwhelming quantities, numbers that are expected to double within the next few years. I guess the most long-lived of these products is the security system. Security systems are getting smarter and smarter every day and though their popularity is still growing, marketing research specialists Parks… Read More
There are loads of simple, inexpensive ways to save money on energy bills. I think we’re all looking to save a little something around the house, whether it be energy or cash or both. There are tons of simple, inexpensive updates you can do yourself, that will greatly affect both. It might seem obvious, but… Read More
Plan to Wait for New Construction Homes, Where and Why. Residential new build homes are not exactly flying off the shelf lately. It’s not because people aren’t buying brand new homes, quite the opposite. As a matter of fact, Phoenix AZ alone forecasts nearly 30,000 new home permits by the end of 2017. That doesn’t… Read More
PACE For Energy Efficiency- the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. How is green construction and energy efficiency in the building industry like smog in LA? It hovers over and permeates every new construction project and is impossible to ignore. Most buyers of New Construction homes not only expect clean and green energy efficient features… Read More
Ready for Solar Power? Should You Lease or Buy? Whether or not a home buyer is willing to pay for your solar panels is still up in the air. Everybody talks a good game about conserving energy and cutting costs, but when it comes right down to a choice of properties, homes with solar panels… Read More
Are you looking for ways to reduce your energy expenses? Concerned as you may be, be very careful accepting a free energy audit. Audits billed as “free” are often perpetrated by scammers hoping to make off with thousands of dollars from unsuspecting homeowners. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), most of these cons start… Read More
Accessibility. Automation. Conservation. Health. Safety. These themes are expected to shape the future of residential home design, according to a recent American Institute of Architects (AIA) report. “Historically, the dominant factors in home design have been economic and demographic shifts,” says AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker. “Residential architects are seeing these forces at play in… Read More
During the prolonged housing downturn, green homes provided support to the ailing residential market and now promise to be an important element of the recovering market as well, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and with the support of Ply… Read More
I haven’t looked in to this community yet but I have been researching sustainable and energy efficient residential building lately. Seems like it’s trending right now and may be for a long time to come. Just a reminder, I offer a discount on the purchase of New Construction, cash back to apply to your closing… Read More
