ICFs vs. SIPS. vs. Wood Framing

  ICF The Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) building system (sometimes referred to as insulated concrete forms) uses Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks that act as hollow forms into which ready-mix concrete is poured to build reinforced concrete walls. In contrast to the more traditional and l

Are bidding wars over?

      For the past few years, the real estate market has been red hot. The strong seller’s market was fueled by low interest rates and the intense focus on our home environment brought on by the lockdowns of the pandemic. As more companies adjusted to allow a more flexible work-from-hom

What is Thermal Bridging?

If you have ever done an energy audit on your house, the chances are that the home energy consultant mentioned the words "Thermal Bridging" at least a few times. Even if you didn't quite understand what they were talking about, you probably got the idea that thermal bridging does not improve your ho

Seller Rate Buy Down: Clever Financing to Save You Money

  There is no question that the housing market is STILL crazy and interest rates are on the rise. As of right now, you can expect around a 5-6% interest rate compared to the 2-3% interest rate from last year according to this article by Forbes.   Purchasing your first home, or any home for that ma