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Best of Atlanta Real Estate: Colonnade Enterprises Wins Gold for Best Green Remodeled Home

By Carol Morgan November 16, 2010 0 Comment

The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council congratulates Colonnade Enterprises for winning a Gold OBIE for Best Green Remodeled Home 2,500 square feet and larger. Best Green Remodeled Home is a project that utilized “green” remodeling practices to remodel a substantial portion of the residential house, inside or outside. Colonnade Enterprises, Inc. performed a whole house renovation to enhance aesthetics, as well[...]

Energy Efficiency Home Trends

Energy Efficiency Can Save on your Taxes, too

By Carol Morgan November 26, 2007 0 Comment

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.[...]

Energy Efficiency Home Trends

Have you Changed your Air Filters Recently?

By Carol Morgan November 19, 2007 0 Comment

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[...]

Energy Efficiency Home Trends

Do Ceiling Fans Lower My Energy Costs?

By Carol Morgan November 12, 2007 0 Comment

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[...]

Energy Efficiency Home Trends

Is Your Home Office Too Stuffy?

By Carol Morgan October 22, 2007 0 Comment

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[...]

Residential

Are You a Commuting Charlie or an In-Town Tom?

By Carol Morgan June 18, 2007 0 Comment

Check out Brock Built City Neighborhood's new In-Town Tom/Commuting Charlie campaign on the Brock Built web site! This is too true! You might be a Commuting Charlie if you have to wake up at 6:00 just to get to work by 8:00. You might be an In-Town Tom if you sleep in until 7:15 and get to work by 8:00. Poor Commuting[...]

Energy Efficiency Home Trends

Energy Efficiency IS a Selling Point

By Carol Morgan April 10, 2007 0 Comment

The trend toward green building seems to be garnering further support and momentum. Nation's Building News, the official online weekly newspaper of NAHB, sites statistics on the importance of energy efficiency to homeowners. They site the 2006 Energy Pulse survey by the Shelton Group. This study finds that 86-percent of Americans would choose a home based on its energy efficiency. Interestingly[...]

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