subject: Foreclosed lake homes in Minnesota and energy bills [print this page] Foreclosed lake homes in Minnesota and energy bills
For those of you who remember the early 1970s, you will also remember a push towards energy conservation that was a response to the oil crisis of the day, and that philosophy can be used to save money when you're looking at foreclosed lake homes in Minnesota or any other part of the country. Remember that foreclosure sales in Minnesota were way down in the third quarter, and that means there's more to choose from.
To start, it doesn't matter whether you're looking at a home in Minnesota or foreclosure homes in Atlanta where the weather is a little more temperate, many consultants think the best initial step is to get an assessment of the property, so you can identify the areas where the greatest improvements will be in energy conservation.
For example, foreclosed homes in VA might get the most savings from upgrading the building insulation and, in fact, making sure the existing material that has been used is up to code if the building is particularly old.
To get back to the primary idea that was originally discussed, foreclosed lake homes in Minnesota can almost always be improved by sealing doors and windows, which is generally a job that doesn't take much time and effort and doesn't require professionals.
Consider the fact that for many of these jobs even in less volatile climates where you will be looking at foreclosure homes in Atlanta with a slightly different eye, the amount of insulation and the kind that you will need is quite often something that you should ask an expert about.
Finally, it's a good idea to consider alternatives to fiberglass insulation that might apply to foreclosed homes in VA as well.
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