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	<description>Home Inspections &#124; Energy Ratings &#124; Construction Consulting &#124; Serving Central MS since 1974 &#124; 601.691.1496</description>
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		<title>Successfully Selling a Rehab</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The challenges sales agents face continue to plague the market. With the high number of foreclosures on the rise many sales agencies are realizing the benefits of FHA 203K Rehab loan. But how do you sell it? What sets this loan program apart from a standard sale?

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		<title>Built Green Offers Substantial Savings both in Price and Ownership</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green built homes save money and offer healthier indoor air quality, not the mention cost less to operate.]]></description>
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		<title>MS Moving Toward Energy Efficiency Policy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Efforts underway in Mississippi to establish statewide energy efficiency standards and programs reflects a growing trend among officials in Southeastern states who are recognizing the value of conserving energy use as a means of achieving economic growth and a clean energy future.

The Mississippi Public Service Commission is engaged in a formal process that is expected by the end of]]></description>
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		<title>The Facts About FHA&#8217;s Energy Efficient Mortgage</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the single largest housing expense after a mortgage payment, your utility costs can have a direct impact on how large a mortgage you can afford. You can save money on the cost of utilities by purchasing new energy-efficient heating and cooling systems or by making home improvements, such as weatherizing and insulating older homes and these investments can end up saving you money through lower utility bills.]]></description>
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		<title>We Want to Sell and Want to Know the Value of a Home Energy Rating</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Statistics show that lowering home energy usage directly improves value. This notion is supported by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, ENERGY STAR, FHA and VA financing instruments. When you increase the value through energy savings the increase is recognized in the new loan. A potential buyer will consider cost to operate the home, but only if informed. Information and education is the key to using the homes energy consumption as a sales marketing tool.]]></description>
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		<title>Green Verified vs Green Certified</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gary Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt about it. Green is hot! It&#8217;s everywhere! But with respect to housing what&#8217;s the difference in &#8220;Green Verified&#8221; and &#8220;Green Certified&#8221;? If you talk to 10 different people you&#8217;ll most likely get 10 different answers to &#8220;What does green mean?&#8221; You&#8217;ll hear everything from &#8220;Yes, we&#8217;ve gone green at my office [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green MLS Listings</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I few months ago I spoke with Jo Usry, Excutive directory of JAR  about the idea of adding an option for Green or/and Energy Efficient homes to be showcased in MLS. This past fall the option's were added.]]></description>
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