When you are buying a new or previously owned home, you should consider not only the price of the home, but also the operating costs of owning the home. Energy consumption comprises a large portion of home operating costs. Determining the energy efficiency of a home can be difficult, but it is possible.
Here at ecoSMART Realty Group,LLC our ecoSMART Agents can help you locate and purchase a home that is already more energy efficient or may qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM), which will allow you to bring the house to todays energy efficient levels.
Options Available to Buyers
Following are options ecoSMART Realty Group,LLC can help Buyers with who are looking to purchase an energy efficient home:
Purchase An ecoSMART Home
ecoSMART Realty Group, LLC has "turn-key energy efficient homes" available through out Southern California. For more information on what homes ecoSMART currently has available please contact us via email or call to speak with an ecoSMART Agent.
Purchase A Pre-Existing Home
An ecoSMART Agent can help you locate a home for purchase and guide you through the tests required to qualify the house for an Energy Efficiency Mortgage ( discussed more below ) which will allow you to finance a certain amount of the necessary items required to make a home more energy efficient.
Blower Door and Duct Blaster Tests
These tests measure house and duct system air leakage and identify the places that need repairs to reduce the leakage. Once these tests are completed it is possible to have a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) analysis performed; which can help you if you want to apply for an Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM, discussed in more detail below).
Home Energy Rating System Analysis (HERS)
A Whole-House Home Energy Rating is a comprehensive evaluation of the efficiency of the entire home. The homeowner receives a written report that includes a numeric score or “rating” of the home, plus recommendations for improvements that will reduce energy bills and make the home more comfortable. Knowing the energy rating of your home is similar to knowing the miles per gallon rating of your car.
The California Energy Commission has developed the California Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Program to cover almost every type of residence in California. This includes new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings of three stories or less.
Locate an Energy Star Labeled House
ENERGY STAR has been designated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be the nationally recognized symbol for energy efficiency. You have seen the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for products such as energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Now the ENERGY STAR label can help you to find the house of your dreams. ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all of the features they want in a new home plus energy efficient improvements that deliver better performance, greater comfort, and lower utility bills. As a result, you will have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have made a financially sound investment as well as an environmentally responsible choice.
Energy Efficient Mortgage
FHA's Energy Efficient Mortgage program (EEM) helps homebuyers or homeowners save money on utility bills by enabling them to finance the cost of adding energy efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of their FHA insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage.
All persons who meet the income requirements for FHA's standard Section 203(b) insurance and can make the monthly mortgage payments are eligible to apply. The cost of the energy improvements and estimate of the energy savings must be determined by a home energy rating system (HERS) or an energy consultant. The cost of an energy inspection report and related fees may be included in the mortgage.
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When you are buying a new or previously owned home, you should consider not only the price of the home, but also the operating costs of owning the home. Energy consumption comprises a large portion of home operating costs. Determining the energy efficiency of a home can be difficult, but it is possible.
Here at ecoSMART Realty Group,LLC our ecoSMART Agents can help you locate and purchase a home that is already more energy efficient or may qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM), which will allow you to bring the house to todays energy efficient levels.
Options Available to Buyers
Following are options ecoSMART Realty Group,LLC can help Buyers with who are looking to purchase an energy efficient home:
Purchase An ecoSMART Home
ecoSMART Realty Group, LLC has "turn-key energy efficient homes" available through out Southern California. For more information on what homes ecoSMART currently has available please contact us via email or call to speak with an ecoSMART Agent.
Purchase A Pre-Existing Home
An ecoSMART Agent can help you locate a home for purchase and guide you through the tests required to qualify the house for an Energy Efficiency Mortgage ( discussed more below ) which will allow you to finance a certain amount of the necessary items required to make a home more energy efficient.
Blower Door and Duct Blaster Tests
These tests measure house and duct system air leakage and identify the places that need repairs to reduce the leakage. Once these tests are completed it is possible to have a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) analysis performed; which can help you if you want to apply for an Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM, discussed in more detail below).
Home Energy Rating System Analysis (HERS)
A Whole-House Home Energy Rating is a comprehensive evaluation of the efficiency of the entire home. The homeowner receives a written report that includes a numeric score or “rating” of the home, plus recommendations for improvements that will reduce energy bills and make the home more comfortable. Knowing the energy rating of your home is similar to knowing the miles per gallon rating of your car.
The California Energy Commission has developed the California Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Program to cover almost every type of residence in California. This includes new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings of three stories or less.
Locate an Energy Star Labeled House
ENERGY STAR has been designated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be the nationally recognized symbol for energy efficiency. You have seen the ENERGY STAR label when shopping for products such as energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Now the ENERGY STAR label can help you to find the house of your dreams. ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all of the features they want in a new home plus energy efficient improvements that deliver better performance, greater comfort, and lower utility bills. As a result, you will have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you have made a financially sound investment as well as an environmentally responsible choice.
Energy Efficient Mortgage
FHA's Energy Efficient Mortgage program (EEM) helps homebuyers or homeowners save money on utility bills by enabling them to finance the cost of adding energy efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of their FHA insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage.
All persons who meet the income requirements for FHA's standard Section 203(b) insurance and can make the monthly mortgage payments are eligible to apply. The cost of the energy improvements and estimate of the energy savings must be determined by a home energy rating system (HERS) or an energy consultant. The cost of an energy inspection report and related fees may be included in the mortgage.
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