28
Nov
“. . . our total heating bill for the year was $960 – a long way from the $3,000 we paid the year before.”...
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28
Nov
The results of the evaluation came as something of a surprise. “I knew a high- e ciency furnace was a good idea,” says Wayne. “What I didn’t realize was how much heat – and money – was disappearing through the oor of our house.”...
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27
Nov
The concept behind passive housing is quite simple. It’s basically a house (or building) that is able to maintain a comfortable temperature year round with little to no interference from an active source such as a heater or an air conditioner. In other words, a passive house maintains it’s internal temperature with the use of proper insulation, air tight seals and sunlight....
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27
Nov
When the National Association of Realtors offers a “Green Designation”, you know the Green Home market is HOT. Earning such a designation, after passing a series of tests, gives an agent access to resources and tips for selling environmentally-friendly homes. Savvy agents are using the sustainable features of a home as a major selling point and should be aware of how to properly position such...
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