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Lake Lots at The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala
Going green means enjoying the great outdoors. In the midst of the hot summer months, there is no better place to enjoy the weather, sun and green surroundings than at a lake! After a day at The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala, you’re likely to want to stay a lifetime, and that’s possible! There are 13 [...]
Help Gary Make a Wish Come True
Gary Grambley, Sterling Custom Homes’ sales director, will soon pound the pavement to better the lives of children with life-threatening diseases. He will participate in the San Antonio Rock & Roll Marathon as a platform to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and South Texas.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and South Texas is [...]
Sterling Custom Homes Develops Unique Driveway Application
Sterling Custom Homes has been dedicated to developing and refining its custom home processes for more than 20 years. The attention to detail put forth by the Austin home builder has most recently led to a new technique that gives driveways a beautiful and unified finishing touch.
“So many times it doesn’t cost any more to [...]
Fed Issues Foreclosure Requirements
No doubt, the mortgage industry has been in turmoil for the past several years. The numbers of foreclosures have finally peaked, but in response to the many fiascos and scandals over the last couple of years, the Feds recently issued requirements for lenders. These requirements detail the steps that must be taken by well-known mortgage [...]
Steam More and Use Less with Mr. Steam
People who love spas but hate the idea of wasting water will be happy to learn that they can have their steam room and sit in it too, thanks to Mr. Steam. The company provides residential steam generators that are a great alternative to traditional shower systems due to their reduced water usage and health [...]
EPA Recognizes 2010 WasteWise Award Winners in Southeast
While you may already know about the green building trend that’s moved across the United States, what you may not realize is that the southeast is a hotspot for green activity. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized five WasteWise partners in the southeast for outstanding achievement. Nationally there were 24 winners [...]
Maintaining Your Green Built Home to Maximize Energy Savings
With the weather as cold as it’s been in the first weeks of December, even people with a green built home are probably wondering what to expect with this month’s energy bills. Homes that are built to green specifications still require a combination of maintenance and common sense to maximize energy savings. A recent post [...]
Buying a Green Home Is Just One Way to Invest With Your Conscience
If you’re in the market to buy or to build a green home, you’re already making an investment in the environment. Perhaps you’re choosing plumbing fixtures that conserve water, an HVAC system that conserves electricity, or products made from recycled materials. The list of ways you can invest in the environment while also investing in [...]
Zero Net Energy Home — A Look into Future Homes?
The future could be here, with the first ever zero net energy home which opened last Tuesday, Oct. 26 in Penn., in the Ohio Township area, for builders and real estate professionals to tour.
The builder, S & A Homes based out of Penn. and West Va., along with IBACOS, the Department of Energy, and other [...]
Reminder: There’s Still Mortgage Help for Those Who Need It
If potential new home buyers are a little nervous about jumping into the real estate market and applying for a mortgage, it’s understandable. With all the talk about stringent lending standards and the gaffs major lenders have been making, it’s hard to know where to start.
The truth is that several programs were available to help [...]
