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Heat Pump Glossary

A Air Handler: The indoor component of a heating and cooling system that circulates air throughout a building. Air Source: A type of heat pump that extracts heat from the air and transfers it elsewhere to raise or lower the temperature of a space. Air to Air: A variety of air source heat pump that collects ...

Electricity Bill Report: Who paid the most, least?

Source: SaveOnEnergy.com Electricity bills are relentless – they come every month, and there’s little alternative except to pay them. But some months are more painful for residential electricity than others. Most state electricity comparisons are made on the basis of electricity rates, usually expressed in cents per kilowatt-hours (kWh). It’s a ...

Senior Isolation Guide for Better Sleep

Source: SLEEPOPOLiS As we age, most of us don’t have the same vibrant social lives we did when we were young. In fact, approximately 50% of adults over 60 years old are more at risk for social isolation. (1) If you’re a senior who is experiencing isolation (or a loved one ...

Attracting Millennial Buyers

Millennials now make up a large percentage of our country’s population. According to the National Association of Realtors, they also now make up around 42% of home buyers. As their family sizes increase and they begin to reach their prime earning potential, a new and larger home is something that ...

Ways to maximize your home sale price

Unless you're selling a home in a hurry, you should prepare for the sale in detail. Even though you might not see it now, there are many ways to maximize your home sale price. Simple improvements and certain tricks will make your home more desirable among potential buyers and ensure ...

Environmental Commodities: What are they and how can you trade them?

In this guide, we provide an overview of what constitutes environmental commodities and why they’re becoming an increasingly important part of the global market. In a hurry? If you want to get started trading commodities, here are brokers available in the Philippines to consider: Unfortunately, there are none. Here are some alternative brokers for the ...

Selling shared property, how to make it work?

Buying a house with multiple owners is an excellent way to get your foot in the door of the real estate market, allowing you to buy a share in a resale or a newly built property. This practice can get people into homeownership even if they wouldn't otherwise be able ...

3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three reasons why this ...

6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today

Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough ...

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision

In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive ...

Melvin A.

Vieira Jr.

Real Estate Agent | REALTOR®

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