Why Not A Comprehensive Home Inspection?

10 Aug, 2012

The Alban Five Star Home Assessment is a Buyer’s and a Realtor’s Best Friend Half of all homebuyers who call Alban select the Five Star Home Assessment. Yet only one in five Realtors who schedule on behalf of their clients selects this comprehensive study of their client’s new residence.  Truly, there is nothing better for … Continue reading Why Not A Comprehensive Home Inspection?

Record heat spawns mold outbreaks across the country

10 Aug, 2012

Strange weather may lead to unforeseen damage in homes and businesses, as elevated humidity levels prompt the development of mold in vulnerable spaces that could potentially cause health hazards.

California businesses reaping financial benefits of going green

9 Aug, 2012

Businesses in the San Diego, California area are learning that they can cut their energy costs significantly without initially putting a major dent in their bank accounts through a program developed by utility provider San Diego Gas and Electric (SDGE).

Businesses in Upstate New York reaping benefits of green living

8 Aug, 2012

The historic city of Glens Falls, New York, which was named “Hometown, U.S.A” by Look Magazine in 1944 for being the idyllic model of a traditional American community, is now setting a new standard by embracing energy efficiency.

Tables turned as Nevada teachers go to school for energy efficiency

7 Aug, 2012

Teachers in Las Vegas became students for a week when they took part in the city’s STEM Teaching Academy, which is focused on enhancing educators’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math as it relates to to energy conservation.

Testing reveals black mold in Iowa Governor’s mansion

6 Aug, 2012

The governor of Iowa packed up and moved out of his mansion in Des Moines last week after an outbreak of black mold was discovered on the third floor of his official residence.

New bill that endorses energy efficiency being fought for in the Senate

2 Aug, 2012

A bipartisan bill being floated around the U.S. Senate that seeks to lower energy costs and raise the standards of efficiency in new home construction has found a crusader in Democratic New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen.

Major professional services company to upgrade its New York headquarters

31 Jul, 2012

Ernst & Young, one of the country’s leading professional services companies, has announced the company will be renovating its New York City headquarters in an attempt to earn the building an Energy Star rating.

Mold outbreak threatens health of Florida law enforcement

30 Jul, 2012

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employees are no strangers to taking risks on the field to get their jobs done. However, as toxic black mold threatens their office, FDLE workers are facing a whole new threat to their well being.

National competition seeks winner with most energy efficient improvements

27 Jul, 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched their third annual Energy Star National Building Competition (NBC) on Wednesday, marking the biggest year yet for the green initiative.