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August 30, 2013

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Energy Mortgages 101

February 14, 2013

A new kind of green mortgage The demand for energy efficient homes and buildings has been growing steadily over the past decade, and people around the world are learning about the numerous benefits of building eco-friendly architecture. Along with helping the environment, energy efficient buildings and homes also consume less energy which helps owners save thousands of dollars on HVAC and electricity bills. There are a lot of people in the US that want to live in an energy efficient house, but don't have the money to purchase one. If you're interested in owning an eco-friendly house but don't think that you have the funds to do so, there is a way you can afford one. The Beginning In 1980 the federal government developed special mortgages for people who want to own energy efficient homes, or make improvements on their current home. Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) is an umbrella term all of the different kinds of energy mortgages that are de...

Four Factors That Could Affect Your Building Costs

August 13, 2013

Construction jobs vary considerably depending on where they're taking place, but there's one concern that home builders in Tennessee and across the nation all worry about: accurately pricing out a project and controlling building costs. Materials are far from the only thing that can change the price tag on a building project, a lot of things could affect the price of project. If you want to ensure that you stick to your budget and keep your clients happy, remember the factors that have the potential to affect your price tag: Geographic Location Climate and weather won't just affect a few on-site building days; they could end up adding some additional costs to your project. Delayed construction because of weather, and materials damaged by the weather can tack on some additional costs to your project. Regulations Some builders make the mistake of assuming that building requirements are generally the same all across the country, but bu...