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Eight Ways to Cut Summer Energy Bills
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by Stephanie AuWerterFriday, May 9, 2008provided by
With summer finally kicking into gear across the country, you can almost hear the gentle hum of air conditioners ratcheting up. And with it, climbs home energy bills.
These days, the average household spends … (0 comments)
In my year of experience dealing with top producing agents. I have seen a lot of things that work well for agents and a lot of things that don't. It seems every real estate agent and every team of realtors has their own ways and means of making things work.
One … (0 comments)
You might assume that making your home energy-efficient requires a lot of time and money, but generally that's not the case. Often small fixes can have a big impact on your heating, cooling, and other utility bills. Here are some easy things you can do to make your home more efficient:
Mark your calendar: Lake Arrowhead Community Services District will be holding an important meeting on April 22, 2008. This is a meeting you may not want to miss. One of the topics of discussion is a proposal to adopt Ordinance 69, "WATER USE EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT." Here's a brief list of what this Ordinance may include:No … (2 comments)
Diesel fuel has crossed $4 per gallon...and the only benefit? Trucks are driving slower. That really is a good thing. It's good for us because those hauler trucks are scary on the freeways and it's good for them because they conserve fuel when they drive slower.
A current client of mine is looking to secure a short-term rental for his daughter from June - August while she is attending a program in Aspen. At the moment, it will just be his daughter, but there is a possibility of others in the program staying with her. Therefore they … (0 comments)
While Austin is known for its warm sunny weather, there are those few months where every year, when the temperature drops, it begins to get cold and we watch our heating bills rise. During the winter season, nearly two-thirds or your electricity (or gas) bill is devoted to heating spaces, often … (1 comments)
I talk to Realtors each and every day. I have the unique opportunity to have an insider's view into their operations and their business decisions. Unfortunately, I'm am witnessing disturbing trend: Realtors that are choosing to "live in the moment" - Good or bad they are choosing the option to try … (19 comments)
"I was going to get a database, but I like my paper system. It works fine, so why switch?"If you are an extremely organized person, your paper system (i.e. address book, dayplanner, appointment book, etc.) probably does work fine... but it still pales in comparison to what you could be doing … (1 comments)
Hi Everyone, 
As Benjamin Franklin said, "Waste not, want not." I have always been a saver. I save in every way possible. I turn off the lights when no one is in a room. I save leftovers, freeze them and use at a later date; I save old clothes thinking I'll use them … (8 comments)
Do you find fuel prices are harder to afford? Are you concerned about the environment our children will inherit? Would you like to see a drop in our country's dependence on foreign oil? Finally, how do all these big questions relate to real estate?We all can have a positive impact by … (0 comments)
These days, I enjoy receiving credit card applications from the banks that are aimed at enslaving me. Inside the envelopes I receive, the credit card institution have conveniently included a pre-paid postage return envelope. I simply tear off the section showing my contact information on the opening letter and write, "remove … (8 comments)
Question of the day:
The Ramsey Group shares some helpful tips...My partner and I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with and learn from one of Charlotte's finest real estate teams. They are highly successful, well balanced and most importantly, a lot of fun to be around! I had the idea to interview … (1 comments)
(Cross-posted from Florida Workforce Housing Network)MIAMI, Fla. --- Students and faculty at Florida International University in Miami are building a 3,200-square foot student-designed Future House USA that combines the organic architecture style of Frank Lloyd Wright, feng-shui, the Chinese art of environmental harmony, and the most energy-efficient design on the planet. … (0 comments)
Tough question....you actually like stress...you get a kick from being able to be highly productive. Stress is something you do not run away from...sound like you? Ever have days when you are cranking out a 110% and getting the job done without being overwhelmed ? And you tell yourself how much … (0 comments)
Close 20% more loans by better utilizing your appraiser.
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Part 3: Follow through
What do a scratch golfers and the most successful loan officers have in common??
Good follow through!!
In prior Scotsman Guide articles, we covered two of three key points, which, when … (9 comments)
Thomas Edison was a great inventor and solved many of society's biggest problems during his lifetime. The key to his success was hard work, diligence and never giving up. This quote sums it up best, "If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because … (1 comments)
So you are buying a new home? No one has ever lived in the home. Paint is fresh, carpets are clean. You expect that if a home is new there is nothing to worry about, right? Wrong. Some problems with new homes that I have seen as a home inspector are as … (3 comments)
Between terrorism, oil, conflicting religions, disease, and poverty, there's one topic that dwarfs all of these and will affect us all. Environmental issues continue to climb our proverbial to-do-list, and solutions to the problems seem nothing short of a titanic undertaking. Most of us are guilty of contributing to the problem, … (2 comments)
In a never-ending attempt to get great ideas for my blog (www.LiveInLosGatos.com), I've been spending inordinate amounts of time on Active Rain, looking and blogs and pondering the options. It did finally occur to me that perhaps efficiency is something I should consider, so I'm going to be writing up blogs … (9 comments)
I understand that this will be more information than many will want to look at, but it's a detailed study with the conclusions explained and the source is very credible.
A new generation of cook-tops that use induction heating technology puts an end to slaving over a hot stove.Induction heats faster, is easier to control, simpler to clean and safer to use. It also consumes 30 - 40 percent less energy than other cooking methods. Induction is done with magnets, It … (1 comments)
So the phone isn't ringing as often as it used to, and you do not have many buyers scheduled to show this week...what should you do with the downtime? I guess our first inclination is always to have a little fun, soak up some sun, get our on the golf course … (5 comments)
5S is the acronym for five Japanese words, seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu and shitsuke, which signify order, cleanliness, purity and commitment. The 5S philosophy focusses on effective workplace organisation, helps simplify the workplace environment and reduce waste, while improving quality and safety. Seiri (sort) means to put things in order. Seiton … (1 comments)
There was a surprising amount of real estate talk!Let me preface this by explaining that my mother is the youngest of 8 kids, there are 18 grands and all of our spouses and respective kids. It's a large group and rather noisy at any function!So my dad and I are residential … (7 comments)
Searching for EcoBroker on Google is how I found Active Rain, a pleasant surprise and BONUS! There don't appear to be many EcoBrokers out there....yet. I took the plunge and am on track with their curriculum. The program focuses on energy efficiency and "green" houses. They have a wealth of links … (5 comments)