Going green is all the rage, be it to reduce your carbon footprint, increase the efficiency of your home, or just be a better global citizen, Americans across the country have joined the green movement in several aspects of their lives, and their homes are no exception.
Read More »HUD Makes New Effort Pushing Energy-Savings Upgrades
As energy prices climb, much like everything else recently, the Biden Administration announced through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that new measures are being put in place to help families served by HUD go green and install solar ...
Read More »One in Four Underestimate This Home Improvement Cost
Higher raw material costs, along with continuing shortages, contributed to homeowners underestimating the costs to complete a DIY project.
Read More »The Rise and Stall of Zero Net Energy Homes
A new report finds the pace of environmentally friendly homes on the rise. But making the idea more palatable to buyers and owners has one main snag to overcome.
Read More »PACE Financing Risks—A Fresh Look
Property Assessed Clean Energy financing has so far allowed more than 220,000 homeowners to make “green” improvements to their properties. A new report takes a closer look at whether PACE could impact increased chances of tax foreclosures.
Read More »For Houses, Being Green Is Easier Than You Think
An April 2018 membership survey by the National Association of Realtors found that 71 percent of those surveyed felt that the promotion of energy efficiency in their listings was either somewhat or very valuable. However, do eco-friendly features in a ...
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