by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 8, 2021 | Home Buying
A new build is an attractive option when looking for a home. Here’s why: You Design It. You pick the floor plan and options that work for you. Energy Savings. New homes have energy efficient heating, cooling, insulation, and appliances that can result in significantly...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 23, 2020 | Arizona and Its Amenities, Home Ownership
Back in the 1970-80s, about 40% of new homes in the Phoenix metro area were built with pools. As of 2014, only 6% were. And some owners of older homes are removing existing pools. Reasons given are safety, the burden and cost of ongoing maintenance, and the energy...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 27, 2017 | Home Buying, Selling Your Home
You have solar panels on your home and you decide to move. You assume that the presence of solar panels will be a marketing plus, maybe even get you a higher price. That should be case, but when the panels are leased, it might not. Some buyers will balk when they...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Mar 7, 2017 | Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgages + Lending
Fannie Mae announced HomeStyle Energy mortgage program last year, to help borrowers finance energy and water upgrades to make their home more energy efficient when buying or refinancing a home. The loan makes buyer-owners eligible to receive up to 15% of the...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 10, 2016 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
Did you know there are dozens of energy efficiency incentives, rebates and tax credits available to Phoenix area home buyers and owners? Even installation of an ordinary water heater can qualify. And are you aware that various loan programs will pay for you to make...
