To me, it's a thing of beauty when energy conserving "green" alternatives can end up conserving that other green - money!

I've been using two pellet stoves to heat my century old farmhouse for over four years now, and while it involves considerably more labor than adjusting a thermostat and writing a check to the power company, I do enjoy the money savings and the satisfaction of using a carbon-neutral heat source to keep my home comfortable.

Pellet stoves aren't the only way to conserve resources and cash. This series of articles from This Old House shows how eight homeowners slashed a combined $12,000 off their energy bills.

Stay warm!
Bobby

 

 

The Many Benefits of Outdoor Lighting
11/08/2008
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In my former career as a licensed contractor, I ordered light fixtures for several clients online at csn lighting. I was pleased with the quality of the company's products as well as their customer service, so when they recently offered to author… more
100% USDA Financing Available for Creswell Oregon
10/31/2008
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Great program to help good buyers realize their dreams - despite lack of downpayment cash. Via Fred Chamberlin - Eugene/Springfield's #1 Experienced FHA Mortgage Consultant : One of the biggest things stopping people from participating in the… more
So much to feel good about these days!
10/29/2008
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My hard work this summer has translated into a lot of business (and more hard work) this fall. It feels good to be managing 4 pending deals, working with great buyers and sellers, and having the satisfaction of succeeding in a challenging market… more
Why should the seller pay for an inspection?
10/20/2008
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I encourage every one of my sellers to get a whole house and pest and dryrot inspection up front, before I list their home in the MLS and launch the marketing campaign. Sometimes the reaction I get is "That's the buyers responsibility - why should I… more
September 2008 by the numbers: Lane County Real Estate Market update
10/17/2008
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Inventory, listings, sales, and sale prices decline for the September 2008 reporting period. Each month the RMLS (Regional Multiple Listing Service) publishes market statistics for it's service area. As a Eugene area Realtor I focus on the data… more
A Primer on "As Is" Sales
10/17/2008
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Great concise definition of a clause that can be thrown around rather loosely. Via Ryan Shaughnessy : What is an "as is" sale? As real estate professionals, there are times when we are directed by the owner of the property to offer the… more
Wildlife in Eugene Oregon's Laurel Hill Valley
10/10/2008
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The Laurel Hill Valley is a unique little enclave in East Eugene. The main route in, Riverview Street, is poorly maintained, and without sidewalks, which adds a rural flavor, and there is an intersting mix of old and new development in this peaceful… more
Eugene/Springfield's top blogging loan officer!
10/07/2008
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I hope I'm the first to congratulate Fred Chamberlin on reaching 60, 000 points on ActiveRain in just a few months! Fred is an encyclopedia of information in the world of Real Estate finance, with a high expertise in government loan programs of… more
Don't over-remodel! (unless you feel like it).
10/06/2008
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According to a survey by Remodeling magazine, homeowners can expect less of a return on upgrades than in the recent past. In the bubble years of '05 & '06, nearly half the projects undertaken could be expected to return up to 90 cents on… more
 
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Bobby Stevens ~ Eugene, Oregon Realtor

Eugene, OR

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Windermere Real Estate/Lane County

Address: 1600 Oak Street, Eugene, OR, 97401

Office Phone: (541) 465-8141

Cell Phone: (541) 225-8081

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