Owens Corning’s Market Development Manager in the residential insulation department, Adria Aldridge, is today’s All About Real Estate guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. This new department was created just 12 short months ago, allowing Owens Corning to develop a stronger relationship with residential builders. Owens Corning, which recently celebrated its 75th birthday, is the largest manufacturer of insulation products[...]
Today’s All About Real Estate guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio is Matt Hoots, the president and owner of SawHorse, a residential design-build company in Atlanta. As one of the premier design-build firms in Atlanta with roots dating back to the 1970s, SawHorse is a cutting-edge company that was one of the first construction firms in the city to[...]
Recent research has shown that homes with energy-efficient features sell for more than their non-green competition across the nation. Buyers are willing to spend more upfront on a home that they know will save them money in the long-run. So, if your home is on the market this year and you are looking to set it apart from the rest,[...]
Downtown Woodstock, a thriving community in Cherokee County, was recently ranked as the No. 6 neighborhood in the U.S. for green homes by Redfin, a popular real estate listing site. Of the many homes listed on the site that were located in downtown Woodstock, 31 percent had green features. To compile the Top 10 Neighborhoods for Green Homes list, data scientists[...]
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. is excited to announce that we have received the 2013 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award in recognition of the company’s energy-efficient construction practices. Every home built by Beazer is “ENERGY STAR Certified,” providing its homeowners with significant cost savings in the form of lower utility bills. To achieve this certification, each Beazer home is inspected,[...]
In the market for new appliances? We have some great news! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strengthened their Energy Star requirements for refrigerators and freezers, and the new rules will go into effect on September 15, 2014. Why’s this good? Well, the new standards agreed upon by the EPA will mean Energy Star certified refrigerators and freezers will use at[...]
If you're looking for ways to save money on taxes as the end of the year approaches, think about upgrading the energy efficiency of your home or business. Details are spelled out at the ENERGY STAR site. You'll save on more than taxes; you'll enjoy lower energy costs throughout the year.[...]
As you're getting ready for Thanksgiving company, take a moment to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient by changing your air filter. You'll keep your systems from working so hard to heat or cool all the relatives, and the air your family and friends breathe will be cleaner. You're saving on your utility bills, too. Filters should be[...]
Only if you turn your thermostat up a little while you're using them. Ceiling fans don't actually lower the temperature in the room, but they cool you while you're in it. That's why it's also important to turn the fan off when you leave. Haven Properties homes stay more comfortable year-round while saving on energy costs. Check with us before you[...]
Then it may be an energy hog. Inefficient office equipment creates waste heat. Look for the ENERGY STAR label when choosing computers, printers, fax machines, and any other equipment that makes your home office run smoothly. Make sure your home PC is using its power management capabilities, too. The screen saver does not save energy, but an enabled ENERGY STAR[...]