Home inspection follow-up necessary before final ink dries

9 Mar, 2012

Once a buyer signs a settlement agreement, the buyer has no recourse to hold the seller responsible for the cost of any repairs.

Report: Energy efficiency standards have room for improvement

8 Mar, 2012

The new standards would affect products like street lights and computers, which have never previously been forced to comply with government-mandated standards.

Energy-efficient homes in Florida more attainable following legislation

7 Mar, 2012

The Florida House of Representatives expressed near-unanimous support for a bill that would enhance energy efficiency throughout the state.

Energy efficiency made more possible by smart thermostats

6 Mar, 2012

The American Council on an Energy-Efficient Economy estimates that 89 percent of homeowners do not use their thermostats regularly because they are too difficult to understand.

Home inspections reveal lead paint problems in St. Louis

5 Mar, 2012

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) banned lead paint for use in homes in 1978.

Two Northern California cities upgrade streetlights with LED bulbs

2 Mar, 2012

Some studies have shown that streetlights can account for up to 40 percent of a municipality’s total energy costs

Comfort and safety added benefits of energy audits

1 Mar, 2012

Old utilities like water heaters can produce toxic fumes that could produce negative health effects for homeowners if not addressed properly.

Influenced by warm winter, energy costs fall in fourth quarter of 2011

29 Feb, 2012

These figures are significantly lower than the costs paid by American consumers in 2008, when energy costs were higher and winters less forgiving.

Home inspections needed before foreclosed properties are purchased

28 Feb, 2012

Prospective buyers should always hire a home inspection service to reveal just how much work will need to be done before the property can be resold for a profit.