Building homes that are designed for maximum energy efficiency give home owners long-term savings and environmental benefits to mother nature .
What are some home improvements folks are making to make their homes more energy efficient?
One couple in the town of Plymouth, New Hampshire recently invited the public and local media to visit their new home, which is still a work in progress. The Laconia (NH) Citizen reported that even though it was a 30 degree day, the temperature in the unfinished basement was over 42 degrees because of the efficient construction.
The Citizen noted that this house is being weatherized with help from insulated concrete forms (ICF), which are actually made of foam insulation and are kept as part of the wall construction. The paper added that these ICFs can reduce heat expenses by 41 percent and cooling needs by 30 percent.
Energy efficient homes cost up to 20 percent more in construction costs upfront, but that these investments can pay for themselves in just a few years in the form of energy savings. If you already have a home, make necessary adjustments to your home month by month can make drastic improvements in home energy savings.
and Weatherizing your home are two of the most importanta aspects of making your home energy efficient. This serves as a reminder to homeowners that they don’t need to own a brand new house to enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency.
Insulation plays a key role in creating a thermal envelope in your home to lock in heat during the winter and to keep the heat our during the summer. Your is the first point of energy efficiency. The second is your . Both of these elements play a major role in keeping a well balanced temperature throughout your home. If one or the other is out of wack, it will throw you whole inner-climate into inefficient energy usage. This is where energy waste is generated.
Make sure both your attic and basement are air sealed and insulated well.
2009 is the year for BUYERS in Tuscarawas County!!!!!!!
This is the 2nd day of January and I just sold my first listing today! It sold for $10,500 less than the asking price and $4500 less than an offer two months ago. Sellers do not want to hold onto these properties for fear of losing more money down the road – which is not a bad idea considering we don’t know when the bottom is going to hit.
Buyers are making ridiculous offers and practically stealing some of these homes. Bank owned homes are no exception either when looking for bargains. The banks wish to get these homes off of their books.
Any buyer out there who would like to receive email multiple listings – get ahold of me – tell me what you are looking for and I can set you up easily to receive any and all existing listings and you will automatically receive any new listing that matches your criteria. It keeps you right on top of the market in the Tuscarawas and surrounding areas, including the lake properties as well.
I’m sure by now you are well aware of the greenhome movement happening all around the country. What you may not be aware of is how easy it is to make your home more energy efficient.
Energy Efficient Homes are not the ones with their lights turned off. Most individuals have an innate drive on conserving energy. Turning the lights of when they are not in use is the most common which people partake in to conserve energy. While most people do it With good intentions, this gesture to the environment doesn’t make a very big splash, when you consider that Lighting only conusmes 12% of houselhold energy.
The $7500 tax credit stimulus incentive for first-time home buyers has been extended to April 1st! It was going to expire the end of December – so it allows buyers more time to buy and reap the benefits of this credit. Talk with your accountant about the details.
The rates have dropped again! I have a buyer who signed a contract last night and his lender told him yesterday that his rate would be 5 1/2% – but today it’s 5! The lender told me that “THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO BUY” – so what are you waiting you for? You can get alot more for your money today than ever before.
While the weather outside may be frosty, the real estate market in Tuscarawas county is warming up. With interest rates going lower and lower, this is DEFINITELY a buyers market! While many folks are out cramming the shopping malls looking for gifts to buy, those in the know are shopping for homes to buy! I have been selling real estate for 19 years and this is by far – the best time to get a steal on a home with the best rates ever!
All sellers are taking a major hit right now and the government is too with the huge reductions in financing rates available. Getting a loan at or below 6% on bargain priced homes – WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??????
What I as a realtor can do for you to help you find the best buy for you:
I can set you up on our multiple listing system (MLS) to receive any and all listings in your price range to your email for you to review at your convenience. All I need to know is the area, price range and home criteria and I will take care of the rest for you.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THE BEST CHRISTMAS BARGAIN OUT THERE – the malls can’t begin to compete!
Tuscarawas County real estate is primed right now for great home buys this holiday season.
