Discover Dogwood Court in Hapeville
Recently, there’s been a buzz in the media about the redevelopment of the Ford Plant in Hapeville, making this an emerging Atlanta real estate district due to the many possibilities of the large Ford Plant. As we all know, in real estate the “early buyer gets the deal,” and this is especially true for the next up-and-coming neighborhood. The earlier you can purchase your new home in Hapeville, the better deal you will get. Once the plans for the Ford Plant are officially announced and construction begins, the value of these South Fulton new homes will inevitably increase. So, that being said, now is a prime opportunity to buy a brand new, two bedroom/two bath, new Atlanta condo at Dogwood Court in Hapeville, and benefit from the fantastic value of these (Continued…)
Haven Properties Energy Tip: Easing the Transition from the Incandescent Light Bulb
On December 18, 2007, the U.S. Congress passed an energy bill that, among other things, phases out the incandescent light bulb – the traditional bulb designed by Thomas Edison. In the coming years, all of us will begin using compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Of course, Haven Properties has been suggesting the use of these energy saving bulbs for years, so we’ve heard some of the questions. Yes, they cost more to purchase, but the savings in energy and frequent replacement costs more than make up the difference. CFLs will not last as long if you flick them on and off, so it’s best to leave them on for at least 15 minutes. And yes, they do contain a small amount of mercury. Maine’s Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management developed procedures to follow in case one breaks. CFLs must be properly disposed of, and can be recycled (Continued…)
Haven Properties Energy Tip: Saving in Your Kitchen
Over the past few months, Haven Properties has shown you how to save energy and money in your living areas ($215), bathroom ($145), laundry room ($74) and basement or utility room ($36). (links to past blogs) With an additional $35 recovered in your kitchen, you will have set yourself up to save $500 in energy costs this year.
Try fixing that leaky faucet. Hot water leaking at a rate of one drip per second can waste up to 1,661 gallons of water annually and up to $35 in energy costs. Taking the time to fix it – or calling a plumber to do the job – will not only save you money and conserve natural resources, (Continued…)
Haven Properties Energy Tip: One Quick Change in the Basement
Haven Properties is taking you on a virtual tour of your house to help you save $500 on energy costs this year. We’ve saved $215 in the living areas, $145 in the bathroom and $74 in the laundry room with several easy changes. One more change in the basement or utility room will get you $36 closer to our goal. Simply lower the temperature setting on your water heater from 145 degrees to 120 degrees. The change makes your home safer for children who are more likely to get burned by hot water, plus it saves the average homeowner from $36 to $61 a year in energy costs. (Continued…)
Haven Properties Makes it Easy to Judge Livability
Recognizing that women are making or serving as the primary influencer in 91 percent of new home purchases (according to Smith-Dahlmer, 2006), Haven Properties is taking the steps to help potential buyers judge homes for ease of living in a glance. Women are spending a great deal of time shopping for new homes on-line and are mostly looking at home plans with the most livability. In order to help make the process easier, Haven Properties now has color coded floorplans online. Said President of Haven Properties Mike Baptist, “Research shows that women filter through the home plans by looking at how a home ‘lives.’ There are four primary elements of a home in which they are most interested:
