Explore Ways to Reduce Your Energy Consumption

July 8, 2022

Do you know how much your appliances are costing you? Most homeowners don’t, because, let’s face it, we’re all so busy that we don’t have time to tab up the dollars-and-cents amounts of the things we use every day—our TVs and fridges and dishwashers. But it’s a pertinent question, since energy prices in the US have climbed at a clip of 2.8% each year since 1960.

How to protect your home and keep energy costs down during heat waves

Summer has just started but millions around the country have already experienced record-breaking heat waves, forcing people to blast air conditioning and think of ways to protect their homes during an onslaught of high temperatures, all while trying to keep energy costs low.

The U.S. has already seen heat indexes reach dangerous levels this summer. Last month, Shreveport, Mississippi, reached 105 degrees, while temperatures in Houston, Texas, hit 103 degrees.

How You Can Save Despite the Rising Cost of Insurance

July 1, 2022

Insurance premiums are going up nationwide — but they’re surging in Florida. If you’ve been considering a home improvement, don’t let the high insurance premiums put you off. More efficient energy solutions may lower your insurance premiums and help you save on monthly expenses. 

Ygrene Announces Promotion of Supriya Sachar to Chief Operating Officer

Former VP of Operations and Innovation and Regional General Manager Will Oversee National Operational Functions

(Petaluma, Calif.) - Ygrene, one of the nation’s leading property improvement financing companies, today announced the promotion of Supriya Sachar to Chief Operating Officer. Sachar, who has been with Ygrene for six years, will oversee day-to-day operational functions, including the funding, operations, risk, and training departments. Sachar will report to President and CEO Jim Reinhart.

Sunroom Additions: 10 Benefits to Adding a Sunroom Home Extension

June 7, 2022

Picture this: It’s a bright, beautiful morning, the birds are chirping, a breeze is blowing, and you’re able to take it all in from the comfort of your own home. As you sit back and relax on a cozy lounge chair, you can peacefully prepare for your day, every day, inside of your sunroom. 

Ygrene Announces Industry-Leading Change To Protect Customers’ Credit By Eliminating Hard Credit Pulls For Home Improvement Financing

 Ygrene Is The Only Company To Offer Property Improvement Financing To Consumers Without A Hard Credit Pull

(Petaluma, Calif.) - Ygrene, one of the nation’s leading property improvement financing companies, announced today that effective immediately, their residential property improvement financing will no longer require a “hard pull” of consumers’ credit, preventing any impact to their credit score during the application and funding process.