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Based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar panel installation in the United States continues to rise every year. This statistic highlights the growing understanding and appreciation of renewable energy in the country. If you’re a homeowner or a landlord considering joining the green revolution by installing solar panels, understanding its financial implications is an important first step. This article will help you navigate the costs, the potential savings, and the financial incentives you’re entitled to when you get a solar panel installation. By understanding these financial aspects and what affects them, you’ll be armed with the information... Read more
Loans, grants available for upgrades to HUD-assisted properties. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has begun offering $4.8B in direct loans and grants...
A potential new rule mandating Los Angeles multifamily owners install air conditioning is expected to cost tens of thousands of dollars for apartment owners, according...
Look out your window right now. If you’re in New England, Northeast and even some parts of the South, it might look like a post-apocalypse dystopia. It’s...
In rented homes and apartments, renters struggle to switch to cleaner energy When Jake Douglas moved into his new apartment in North Bend, Wash., in 2021, he asked his...
People increasingly want their living environment to be smoke-free to protect their short- and long-term health and safety. If you’re looking to attract new residents and retain your current ones, creating a smoke-free housing policy is essential. When it comes to ensuring healthy housing, protecting health and preventing fires, renters know that the only sustainable option is to search for properties with a strict no-smoking policy. Secondhand Smoke Makes for Unhealthy Housing Renters are aware of the damaging effects of secondhand smoke. According to a 2019 survey conducted by the American Housing Survey and the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 43.9 million residences, or 31.4% of... Read more
The funds come from the Inflation Reduction Act and $4 billion of loan commitment authority The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday...
No, the federal government isn’t coming for your gas stove. But new legislation and research could point the way to an electric future Blue teardrop-shaped...
Starting with loan applications in June, 25% of ground floor units must be inspected. The amount of testing of ground-floor apartment units was raised from 10...
Make the switch to a tankless system to get on-demand hot water. When a tank-style water heater reaches the end of its life, the efficiency of the heating system is...
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