New homes are way more energy efficient than homes built 15 or 20 years ago. Buying a new home can be a stressful time, especially when also saddled with the question of whether to buy new or used. A used home might seem like the better option up front with a lower cost, but in the end, maintenance on an[...]
The country’s sixth-largest home builder based on homes closed in 2020, Meritage Homes dedicates its efforts to creating a Life.Built.Better® for all its communities and homeowners. In 2021, the builder donated over $1 million to non-profit organizations nationally through its charitable arm, The Meritage Cares Foundation. The organization also supports Afghan refugees and to date has contributed $1.6 million to aid educational programs. “We[...]
Company focused on sustainable, healthy design has successful Design and Construction Week Atlanta-based Wellness Within Your Walls® and its founder, Jillian Pritchard Cooke, experienced a successful Design and Construction Week, the residential building and design industry’s largest annual gathering. Held January 21 to 23, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cooke taught two educational sessions, presented multiple awards related to healthy living[...]
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting technology has been rapidly evolving for several years. Not only are LED bulbs more energy-efficient and save homeowners money, but they also have a smaller impact on the environment than traditional mercury bulbs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Simply installing LED lighting throughout your home can reduce your energy bill significantly. On average, LED bulbs[...]
As a necessary component of any home, water heaters typically use a significant amount of energy. In celebration of World Water Day, we thought we would highlight energy-efficient water heaters and what impact switching could potentially offer your home and budget. We recently heard Jackson EMC spokesperson Ty Pennington explain in a Ty Talk that water heaters are the second biggest[...]
Real estate agents, brokers, builders and more know the value of sustainability in real estate. On today’s All About Real Estate episode, Amelia Godfrey, Program Manager for the EarthCraft program at SouthFace enlightens listeners on the benefits of building a greener home and explains how the program is helping to improve housing through education and innovation. Godfrey began her career with[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bYi_p5Pt3U When it comes to heating and cooling, one concern most people throughout Georgia have is the rising cost of their energy bills. Each month requires a different level of relief to maintain the comfort that your family deserves. Energy efficiency has been a hot topic for years, but what is an energy-efficient home? Aside from heating and cooling, there are[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swU88j99aPQ Summer is officially heating up, and while we love getting out and enjoying the beautiful weather, the sunshine and warmer temperatures can have some unfavorable consequences on a home’s monthly energy bill. Jackson EMC understands that buying a home is a major investment. In this latest installment from Jackson EMC, TV Host and Home Energy Expert Ty Pennington explains how home[...]
When it comes to the home building process, homebuyers must place their trust in a variety of people: the builder, the lender and the Realtor, to name a few. Jackson EMC spokesperson Ty Pennington explains why a Right Choice Home from Jackson EMC is a home you know you can trust. Quality control is built right into the Right Choice Home[...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNCDfTq2K1w LED bulbs have been the talk of lighting technology for a few years now. They are far more energy efficient and environmentally friendly and save homeowners money. Simply installing LED lighting throughout your home can reduce your energy bill significantly. On average, LED bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy than other bulbs. Moreover, they last longer so that[...]