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Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Approaches
If you’re looking to take advantage of the home buyers tax credits, time is short. Last November, Congress extended and expanded the home buyers tax credit portion of the economic stimulus through April 30, 2010. That leaves just about 2 1/2 months left to purchase a home. Unlike the prior deadline where the transaction had [...]
Continue reading...U.S. Mortgage Rates at Lowest 2010 Levels
3. March 2010
Now is a good time to buy!!! Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have fallen to their lowest levels since mid December, according to Zillow.com. The Seattle online real estate company said national 30-year fixed mortgage rates fell to 4.79 percent from 4.81 percent a week earlier, but in Washington state, the average rate rose to 4.86 percent [...]
Continue reading...Light Bulb Buying Tips
16. November 2009
I was asked recently about light bulbs and what type is best for which location. There are many options for bulbs and when it comes to cost, availability and savings compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) currently offer your best value for lighting. Lumen Output Jayme Tip: Most Lumens, Lowest Wattage To maximize energy savings, choose the product that provides [...]
Continue reading...Is There Such A Things As A Good Deal Anymore?… Try This $100 Toilet Rebate On For Size
6. October 2009
Being a bargain shopper, I can’t pass up any good deal that comes my way. Cascade Water Alliance is now offering a $100 rebate for the replacement of old tank-style toilets with new WaterSense labeled toilets. To find out more about the program, including eligibility, savings and how to recycle old toilets, click here. To download the [...]
Continue reading...Jayme Answers The Burning Question We All Wonder About…
29. September 2009
Recently I was asked a wonderful question and felt it should be passed on to you. Question: Jayme, from a contractors point of view, could you give me a few examples of products where the “green alternative” is cost competitive? The first things that come to my mind are low-VOC paints and finishes, advanced framing, Energy Star [...]
Continue reading...Vintage Toilets Are Not Hot… This Is One Model You Have My Permission To Trade Up
15. September 2009
Normally, I would cringe at someone wanting to “trade up” – come on – what’s wrong with what you have? However, water conservation is one topic that trading up isn’t always a bad thing. A consumer asked Cascade Water Alliance about replacing their current vintage toilet which was installed prior to 1994. Ancient, right? In toilet [...]
Continue reading...Learn About the Green Access Home at Suncadia
8. March 2010
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