As the future unfolds 2016 will be known as the year of bewilderment for many Americans and global market participants. The 2016 election will go down in our history as one of the most polarized campaigns seen in decades. No … Read More
**UPDATED FOR 2016 GUIDELINES** Dozens of solar installation companies, such as SolarCity and SunRun, have sprung up in recent years, cashing in on the solar energy wave. “Save $$! Lock in your utility rate!” Technically they are known as solar … Read More
Lending institutions (and most of corporate America) tend to forget about the “art” of cultivating ‘trustworthy’ relationships and setting appropriate expectations with their customers and teams. Why is this so important? There are two ultimate reasons to consider how … Read More
To better understand how a green, high-performance loan should work, we should first review how conventional mortgages and interest is calculated. It’s important to note that all green projects, whether a new construction project or retrofitting an existing home, are … Read More
What’s a green mortgage and where can you find one? What’s a green mortgage and where can you find one? That’s a loaded question these days. Unfortunately, there is no verifiable, transparent answer. Web searches regarding the subject of … 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