Insulation Do’s and Don’ts for Real Estate

The Equifax Finance Blog has recently weighed in on the importance of going green in real estate, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. The new article “Green Real Estate Market Trends,” is all about easy ways to save money by making your home more energy-efficient:

• Do have an energy audit. Energy audits can save money by identifying the places in your home needing the most help and offering suggestions about how to improve your energy efficiency. If you’re not sure where to start, an audit is a great way to find problem areas and form a plan for savings.
• Do add insulation, like spray foam attic insulation, to your home. Spray foam is getting more affordable, and does an excellent job of sealing gaps and keeping the energy you spend on heating and cooling where you want it – in your home.
• Don’t fall for energy-efficient windows. The amount of energy saved by specifically energy-efficient windows pales in comparison to most other forms of insulation and energy-efficient windows are often still very expensive. Definitely opt for other forms of insulation first.

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