Here's a cool new website from the National Association of Realtors:

www.houselogic.com

Houselogic is a free source of information and tools that can help you make smart and timely decisions for your home.  Content includes home improvement, maintenance, taxes, finances, insurance and even ways to get involved and enrich your community.

I hope you find time to take a look at this site and gain valuable information.  Let me know what you think of it.

Lisa

Save $1000 on closing costs & increase your home's value by 5%.

EEMs (Energy Efficient Mortgages) are available as part of the federal program to help homebuyers finance energy efficiency upgrades and purchase energy-efficient homes.  With an EEM, you take out a bigger loan in order to buy a greener home, or a line of credit for upgrades & improvements.

The idea is simple; An energy efficient home costs less to operate.  With cheaper utility bills, the bank knows you can afford a larger mortgage.

To learn more or find out if you are eligible for an EEM, go to: www.hud.gov/offices.hgs, click on  Single Family, and then on, FHA Insured Loans, then Energy-Efficient Mortgage Program.

We're looking for any history about our new building at 22 1st St NE.  Most people know this building as the "C & H Building."   I think these initials stand for Charles Hagen.  Please correct me if I'm wrong.