Home Insulation: More Federal Funds, More Controversy" alt="Home Insulation: More Federal Funds, More Controversy" />

As Vice President Biden was touting the accomplishments of the Recovery Act last week in making 200,000 low income homes energy efficient, Republicans were pointing out that the number is far short of the 2 million homes that Biden said would benefit. The job-stimulus part of the Department of Energy program also has ... Continue Reading »

Solar Energy Plan Lights Up Southern California City" alt="Solar Energy Plan Lights Up Southern California City" />

A Southern California city is offering homeowners what its mayor calls "a landmark opportunity" to get affordable solar energy. Is this a tipping point for the implementation of solar power? This week the Lancaster City Council unanimously passed a plan to partner with a solar energy company in offering residents a ... Continue Reading »

Moving In: Moving Day Disasters and How to Avoid Them" alt="Moving In: Moving Day Disasters and How to Avoid Them" />

Thousands of homebuyers across the U.S. are moving in to new homes this summer, thanks to the homebuyer tax credit. After the gantlet of contracts, credit checks, offers, counteroffers, inspections and title searches, the journey should be exciting and fun. For your life's possessions, though, it's not about the journey ... Continue Reading »

Moving In: Moving Day Disasters and How to Avoid Them, Part 2" alt="Moving In: Moving Day Disasters and How to Avoid Them, Part 2" />

Thanks to the homebuyer tax credit, the long holiday weekend will likely be one of the busiest times to move, in the busiest moving season of the year. And what better way to celebrate July Fourth than by fulfilling the American Dream of moving into your own home? First, though, you need to make sure you get your stuff ... Continue Reading »