Insulation is one of the most important components in your home both when it comes to long-term cost savings and ongoing comfort. Whether the temperature outside is 20 below zero, or 100 degrees, the right insulation will keep your home comfortable and energy efficient. Heat is constantly on the move. In the summer it wants [...]
If you’ve been listening to the news about the housing market nationally you’ve probably already noticed that housing is on the upswing all across the nation. Interest rates continue to hold near historic lows. But the truth is as the market improves interest rates will begin to climb. Now is the time to make your [...]
Buying a home is an exciting, large, and worthwhile investment. After the home-buying process is over, many new owners focus on the best ways to maintain their property. Proper home maintenance can save homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs and upgrades over the years. It is common for first-time owners to be unaware of the [...]
Ever stand in front of a cluttered pantry, hoping a dinner solution (or just a late-night snack) will magically appear? If culinary inspiration is getting swallowed in chaos, it might be time to face your pantry head on. Empty it out. Yes, all of it. Toss anything that’s expired, stale or been nearly empty since [...]
At Maronda Homes we understand that making the decision to buy a home takes a lot of thought and consideration. Once you’ve decided to take the plunge, there’s more and more decisions that come. That’s why we keep our blog up-to-date with tips for the buying process. Today, we discuss why new construction is [...]
It’s easy to forget about simple home maintenance items with our busy lives, but a little time will save you money by avoiding future repairs and by maintaining the energy efficiency of your home. Here are a few simple maintenance items that you don’t want to forget. Lubricate garage door parts with Silicone spray – [...]
Are you superstitious? Celebrating a major life event like moving into a New Home can be fun with Superstions. Or if you take them seriously you may want to bring good luck into your new life. You may want to think of these common traditions (Superstitions) when you are moving into you new home. □ [...]
Owning a home has many tax benefits and talking with an accountant or a tax specialist will help you unravel the mysteries and maximize your tax advantages. In general here are some of the advantages of home ownership from a tax standpoint, but for more detailed information talk with a tax professional. Offset Exemptions – [...]
It is amazing how much energy we waste simply because our homes are not efficient enough. If someone told you that you were losing money just by sitting in your home, you would probably want to do whatever you could to change that. Well the reality is that your home is using up energy regularly, [...]
Maronda Homes ENERGY EFFICIENT homes are designed with your family in mind. Buying a new home does not just entail a down payment and mortgage. It also includes the everyday operational costs of being a homeowner. One of the most consistent ongoing costs is the energy bill. Not all homes are built the same and [...]