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Green Energy Tax Credits For Home Improvement & Energy Efficiency

February 13, 2020 by Kim Abbott

Many individuals and families are looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. Running the heater during the winter and the air conditioner during the summer can have significant impacts on someone's energy consumption and costs. It should come as no surprise that many people are trying to reduce their HVAC usage to save money; however, there is a better way. Individuals and families can permanently reduce their fossil fuel usage and carbon footprint by investing in home improvements. Better yet, local, state, and even the federal government wants everyone's home to be more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Green Living, Market Trends, Mortgage

4 Cool Green Material Ideas For Your New Home

October 4, 2019 by Kim Abbott

If climate change is foremost in your mind, you may be interested in reducing your new home's carbon footprint. Choosing green materials is one way to promote sustainability and ensure you're doing your part to help the planet. Green Flooring  Flooring takes up all the square feet throughout your home. If you can opt for green flooring that will do a lot to reduce your new home's carbon footprint. Bamboo is a sustainable flooring option to consider. Bamboo grows at a rate that far outpaces any hardwood. For that reason, it's become a popular choice for homeowners looking for green … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

Home Staging Tip – Urban Gardening in Small Spaces

July 9, 2019 by Kim Abbott

Home staging means getting a home ready for sale with the goal to maximize the sale price and close a sale as fast as possible. Some home staging tasks are very dreary, like having to get the place sparkling clean. That is really not fun work. It may be better, if it is affordable, for the homeowner to hire professionals to do that grunt work. Another part of home staging is really fun and even can start long before putting a home on the market for sale. Children like to participate in this as well. It is creating an urban garden. Urban Garden An urban garden fits in anywhere. The idea is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Decor, Real Estate

Make the Most Of A Small Yard Space

May 24, 2019 by Kim Abbott

It's great to have a yard in this day and age, but so many new developments in the city have limited green space for you to let your imagination run wild. If you're wondering what you can do with your patch of green space or small yard, here are a few options for making it aesthetically appealing and still maximize the potential. Pick A Centerpiece In order to stretch the look of your green space, try adding a centerpiece or focal point that will draw the eye and instantly improve your yard's appeal. Whether you decide on a planter, a birdbath or an awning covered in vines, a unique piece will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Green Living, Homeowner Tips

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Grass!

May 15, 2019 by Kim Abbott

For those who have not taken a look at the innovative technology that is now used to make artificial grass, they will be surprised at how realistic some of the newest products look when compared to living grass. Installing artificial grass, which is high quality, does not come cheap. Prices range from $8 to $14 per square foot. However, this investment may pay off well because of improved resale value, low monthly water bills, and other benefits. The best artificial grass can last up to 25 years with little to no maintenance. Here is a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Green Living, Home Improvement, Real Estate

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