When you first start to think about making your home more energy efficient it is unlikely that you are thinking about a loan. You are probably considering options ranging from new windows to upgrading that outdated air-conditioning unit as part of your home efficiency upgrade plan, but then the reality of the expense starts to sink in. Of course you want to save money on a monthly basis but now you have to come out of pocket $10,000, $20,000 or even more?
Interested in financing a home improvement project? Until quite recently, home improvement financing typically meant getting a loan—often using your home as collateral.
Home improvement financing trends are evolving. Today, you can find a wide range of financing options out there, each with its own unique strategies for helping you enhance your home with the least possible financial burden.
You've probably heard a bit about the Property Assessed Clean Energy program also known as "PACE". But sometimes the explanation of what PACE is and how it works can be a bit confusing, so we want to cover the basics. This article will dive into 5 things you need to know about PACE before deciding if you should use it to pay for upgrades on your home or commercial building.
PACE: the Best-Kept Secret in Home Improvement Financing
May 9, 2018
Today, it seems like everything is on the rise—sea levels, the cost of electricity, our collective blood pressure. While some factors are beyond our control, there are certain actions we can take to alter seemingly uncontrollable circumstances. Enter: storm preparedness and energy efficiency upgrades.
PACE Makes Seismic Retrofits Feasible for Property Owners
September 18, 2017
A violent tremor, moments of panic, floors that rumble and walls that groan. For those who experience an earthquake at home, the structure designed to be a safe haven poses the greatest threat. Especially for residents in soft-story dwellings – the wooden frame construction combined with ground floor parking results in weaker walls. When the ground trembles, these multi-family apartments risk collapsing and causing significant injuries, property damage and loss of life.
