by Jon Terry | Jul 2, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Home Owner Energy Tips
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and, in many parts of the country, weekend weather was indistinguishable from what one might expect in August. Temperatures climbed into the 90s throughout the Southwest, South Central, Midwest and Southeast and even...
by Jon Terry | Nov 1, 2011 | Around The Home, Blog, Colorado Living, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
According to the Sierra Club, as the average U.S. home size increases, demanding more energy and materials, living smaller is a surefire way to reduce your ecological footprint. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy thoughtful design and a simpler lifestyle. To...
by Jon Terry | Feb 22, 2011 | Blog, Construction/Maintenance, Home Owner Energy Tips
The science of home insulation is ever evolving. Homes built in 2004 may already be out-of-date and Energy Star construction ups the ante even more. So how do you know if your home needs more insulation? A simple method to check insulation for newer homes is to check...
by Jon Terry | Feb 10, 2011 | Blog, Buying A Home, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
Green renovations and additions to your home may cost more upfront than taking the route of using traditional materials and methods, but does it pay for itself when your resell your home? Lower Maintenance Costs Green home renovations that target the tightening of...
by Jon Terry | Feb 1, 2011 | Blog, Buying A Home, Home Owner Energy Tips, Mortgages
One way to raise the value of your property and lower your utility bills is to apply for an FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage (FHA EEM). These mortgages are federally recognized and available in all states. FHA Energy Efficient Mortgages provide the means to upgrade the...
by Jon Terry | Jan 6, 2011 | Blog, Green Home Tips, Home Owner Energy Tips
If you are a homeowner who neglected to take advantage of the energy tax credits in 2010, you will get another chance in 2011. This is a great relief to many who thought they missed the cut-off. We owe our thanks to the extension of the energy-efficiency improvement...
