New-home construction in the U.S. climbed in September, a sign residential real estate will bolster the world’s largest economy.
Housing starts increased 6.5 percent to a 1.21 million annualized rate, more than forecast and the second-highest
Fall Festive! DIY Decorations
Here are just a few fun, simple DIY fall decorations to spruce up your home for the season. Be inspired, be creative, and have fun! If you have any other fall decoration ideas, please share!
HERS Index – Understanding the HERS Score
The RESNET HERS Index is the industry standard by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured. The HERS or Home Energy Rating System was developed by RESNET and is the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy
Do you need to use a Realtor to buy a New Construction Home? YES! YES! YES! And here’s why……
1) That smiling sales agent on site at a model home represents the builder and the builder only. They are not there to “help” you, the consumer. They are there to get the builder the most money for their home. No matter how comfortable you are
Interest rates remain steady with Fed’s latest announcement
The U.S. Federal Reserve reached a decision regarding a potential hike in interest rates on Sept. 17, and the final verdict indicated the key funds rate would remain steady, according to Reuters.
The U.S. Federal Reserve reached a decision regarding
Home Solar Power: the need to knows
Are you ready to put the sun to work for you? The combination of falling prices, financial incentives, and increasing environmental awareness makes solar power a tempting option for running your home. In some arrangements, you could even sell some of your unused power back to the utility company — a nice switch indeed.Residential photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems have four major components:
Solar panels – They absorb the sunlight and convert it to energy.
Controller – Controllers regulate the flow of electricity.
Batteries – When the electricity is not in direct use, it is stored in batteries.
Inverter – Inverters convert the