When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of their homes and buildings, property owners are highly motivated. After all, it saves energy, lowers utility costs, reduces America‘s dependence on foreign oil and cuts carbon emissions from fossil-based fuel. So, … Read More
The 1973 and 1979 Oil and Energy Crisis caused major havoc and brought national attention to how fragile and energy dependent we had become. Gas prices skyrocketed, lines at gas stations caused rioting, and winter was harsh for many families … Read More
Greater electrical demand requires local utilities to build more power plants. Excess demand during peak hours causes utility grids to overload, causing brown-outs that plague many cities. And through it all, America’s utility costs continue to rise. It is evident … Read More
This may seem like a ridiculous question. But recently a national mortgage underwriting team voiced concerns over a Texas property’s rainwater harvesting system, serving as the only source of water, potentially running out of water. When documentation was provided, i.e., … Read More
Why get a professional energy audit on your home? Here are four good reasons: An energy audit on an existing older building is the first step toward understanding a structure’s unique needs and capacities. By assessing the building’s current state, … Read More
Clean water and conservation continues to be one of the most significant challenges of the 21st Century. Without it life cannot exist. Texas and many south-western regions have experienced severe drought conditions, with municipalities and homeowners struggling with unanticipated costs … Read More
Hot off the press, from the Daily Tribune in Michigan, is this story about GEM and its partnership with SecurityNational Mortgage Company… Research continues to show that while homebuyers prefer environmentally friendly houses, they don’t want to pay … Read More
A recent article in RealtyBizNews.com attempted to give an overview of consumer options for energy efficient (green) mortgages (known as EEMs), and their rising popularity. Alas, like many articles on the subject of green mortgages, it’s riddled with inaccuracies. First, … Read More
The Northwest Indiana Times published a January 4 article that gives a great overview of GEM’s efforts to make green mortgages an industry standard. “While growing numbers of homeowners are saving money on energy bills by making “green” updates to … Read More