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September 2019

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Homeowners Underestimating Renovation Costs

Homeowners are underestimating the cost of renovation projects, according to a recent Discover Personal Loans survey. One reason is that they may not be factoring in labor costs when they’re crunching numbers.

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Knowledge Refresh: 7 Simple Udgrades Bring Year-Round Efficiency, Comfort

If you’re just getting started with green home upgrades, there’s no better time to incorporate energy-saving measures than right before the season changes. 

Seven simple upgrades require minimal effort and will yield immediate and year-round benefits. 

Charts 2

Households and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

According to a PBS piece, transportation and housing account for more than half of all U.S. household emissions, both at home and overseas. 

See all five charts here!

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"The Solar Lady"

Christina Mathieson got her real estate license and her NAR Green Designation in 2017 specifically to promote residential solar and educate the real estate community and consumers about the technology. 

She’d worked in various capacities at a solar company, including in finance and in marketing and sales, and parlayed those skills into her new real estate career. 

Sept2019_Tips

Tips: Protect Migrating Birds

Every year bird organizations push to protect birds during migration season. This year, it’s especially important in light of recent reports that North America lost almost 3 billion birds in the last 50 years. 

Cornell Lab of Ornithology offers easy ways to help fall migrators.