Posts with tag PACE bonds

Fannie Mae still speaks loudly in the housing market, and a quiet letter it sent has led to intense negotiation about the future of green financing that could seriously affect your mortgage payment and your planet. In a HousingWatch exclusive, we have learned that influential players inside and outside government are... Continue Reading »

How's this for a clever energy-saving program: homeowners borrow money for green upgrades such as new windows, water heaters, insulation or roof-top solar panels. The money, loaned by states and municipalities that issue bonds to cover the program, is paid back by homeowners over 15 to 20 years, via a property tax... Continue Reading »