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Get an Energy Audit: Test and evaluates the energy efficiency of the home
Sign of Financial Distress: More than 20% of take-home pay is used for non-mortgage debt repayments
Sign of Financial Distress: Rely on Overtime
Refinancing can be beneficial if it will change your loan to a fixed rate
Home Maintenance: Keep your home clean and in good repair
Safety repairs should come before aesthetic repairs or improvements
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
Financial Considerations: Protect equity
Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease your payment amount
There are other options besides foreclosure.
Appliances with the energy star logo are considered more energy efficient than the average comparable model.
Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs can save more than $40 in electricity costs over its lifetime
Financial Considerations: Contact a HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency
Sign of Financial Distress: Unsure of who is owed and for how much
Sign of Financial Distress: Using savings to meet current expenses
Financial Considerations: Beware of rescue scams and predatory lenders.
Refinancing can be beneficial if it will decrease the total interest paid
Sign of Financial Distress: Only able to make minimum payments
New homebuyers should not take on any new debt for at least one year after closing!
Protecting your home is more than just adding locks or smoke detectors
Once or twice a year, walk through your house and check the condition of all its parts and structures.
Do it yourself Energy Audit: www.hes.lbl.gov
Closing costs will be charged for a refinance!
Financial Considerations: Save money for repairs
Rule of Thumb: A new interest rate should be 2% below the rate of current mortgage and you should plan to live there at least 3 more years.
Your home is an investment in: Shelter and protection for your family
Financial Considerations: Adjust your budget
An energy efficient appliance may cost more upfront but operating cost is less.
A foreclosure prevention counselor will help evaluate your options.
Federal & State tax credits may also be available for energy efficiency www.dsireusa.org
Heating or cooling your home typically takes up 56% of your utility bills
Appliances use different amounts of energy.
It may take up to a year to adjust to mortgage payments and the true costs of home ownership.
Financial Considerations: Know your loan
Your home is an investment in: The life and health of your community
Save 1-3% of the home’s value per year for repairs and maintenance.
Sign of Financial Distress: Frequently borrow money
Your home is an investment in: Your financial future
Financial Considerations: Prioritize expenses
Utility companies may offer rebates to offset the cost of upgrading energy efficiency
ENERGY STAR qualified homes save 15-20% on utilities
