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Before putting your home on the market, make sure that you order your Home Insurance Package including the C.L.U.E.^® Property Loss History and Home Insurance Score reports. Previous property losses can impact insurance rates and the ability of homebuyers to insure your home. Let homebuyers and realtors know up-front that your home has a clean insurance history. Learning what factors are used in calculating your rates can also help you reduce your current insurance rates and the rates on your next home.

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is required for mortgage loans where the buyer contributes less than 20% of the purchase price as downpayment. Read more

Think about it. We spend 90% of our time indoors, and in some cases the quality of air may be worse than what’s outside. Read more

8 Easy Ways to Seal Air Leaks Around the House

For what the typical family wastes every year on air leaks—about $350—you can plug energy-robbing gaps, start saving money, and enjoy a more comfortable home. Read
Save Money With an Insulation Upgrade

Beefing up inadequate insulation is one of the quickest energy-payback projects you can do, resulting in lower heating and cooling bills and increased comfort. Read
7 Ways to Save on Lighting Costs

Lighting eats up as much as 20% of your annual electric bill, but using energy-efficient bulbs and making other simple changes can cut lighting costs dramatically. Read
Water Heaters: 5 Tips to Save Energy

Water heating accounts for up to 25% of household energy costs, but there are inexpensive things you can do to increase efficiency and reduce energy bills. Read
Low-Flow Showerheads: How to Choose

Thanks to innovative new technology, today’s super-efficient low-flow showerheads save water, reduce your energy bills, and still feel good to use. Read

Tax Credits for Solar Water Heaters

A federal tax credit makes energy-efficient solar water heaters a more affordable and sustainable option for many homeowners. Read
Tax Credits for Replacing Heating and Cooling Systems

Upgrading to an energy-efficient heating and cooling system can save hundreds on your utility bills and up to $1,500 on your tax bill. Read
Tax Credits for Replacing Your Roof

Upgrading to a qualifying energy-efficient metal or asphalt roof can cut your cooling bill as well as knock off up to $1,500 from your tax bill. Read
Tax Credits for Adding or Replacing Insulation

Adding insulation is one of the easier and cheaper ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency and cut your heating and cooling bills. Read
Tax Credits for Replacing Windows, Doors, and Skylights

If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable. Read

10 Ways to Help Your Watershed

A clean and well-managed watershed doesn’t just mean clean drinking water. Do your part to keep land and water clean and you could reap financial benefits too. Read
Plant a Tree, Save Energy, and Grow Value

Plant a tree to add value to your home and have a positive impact on the environment. Read
Green Cleaning Products for the Kitchen

Going green in the kitchen doesn’t mean going broke as long as you choose the right eco-friendly cleaners for your countertops and appliances. Read
Small Steps Let You Live More Sustainably

Making little lifestyle changes will do a lot to enhance sustainability for the planet—and make every day Earth Day. Read
Start a Community Garden: Get the Community Involved

Sow a community garden to save money on produce, eat better, and build relationships with neighbors. Read

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