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20 Hot Tips for Energy Efficiency

20 Hot Tips for Energy Efficiency 

Natural gas is a good solution for many comforts of home: heating, cooking and using hot water. But in the winter months, bills can add up as we crank up the thermostat while still using all of our other gas-fueled appliances. Here are some tips to help conserve energy and increase efficiency, which may help in keeping costs down.

Furnace

The number one money saver here is a programmable thermostat. According to ENERGY STAR, the average household spends more than $2,200 a year on energy bills - nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. Homeowners can save about $180 a year by properly setting their programmable thermostats and maintaining those settings. Click here for information about purchasing a programmable thermostat, including the recommended settings.

Other tips for reducing your heating bill:


  • Set the thermostat between 65 and 68 degrees (health permitting!) and wrap up in a throw or sweater.
  • Keep air vents and registers clean and unobstructed by furniture or draperies.
  • Close vents in unused rooms.
  • On sunny days, use the sun to help warm the home by opening up curtain and blinds.
  • Have your furnace serviced annually by a qualified contractor to ensure maximum energy efficiency. Southwest Gas maintains a list of licensed contractors, or call 1-800-654-2765 for a referral.

Oven and Stove


  • Bring water to a boil with the lid on the pan to speed cooking time.
  • Make sure the pan fits the burner to increase energy absorption, reducing the amount of heat lost.
  • When baking or roasting, use glass or ceramic pans. You can turn down the oven temperature about 25 degrees and foods will cook just as quickly.
  • Use the oven light to check on the roast or cake; each time you open the oven door, the oven loses about 20 percent of its heat.

Water Heater


  • Set the water heater thermostat at the lowest temperature that still provides sufficient hot water. Southwest Gas recommends 120°F for most households. (If you have a dishwasher, check to see if you can use 120°F water. Follow the manufacturer's directions.)
  • Replace showerheads and faucets with efficient, low-flow models.
  • Wash clothes using cold or warm water, and rinse them in cold water. (Most washing machines have a setting for this option.)
  • Only use dishwashers and washing machines for full loads.
  • Every time you use the "rinse hold" setting on the dishwasher it uses up to seven gallons of hot water, so only use this feature when absolutely necessary.

Clothes Dryer


  • Don't put clothes in the dryer that don't need it. Check the garment's label and line dry when directed by the manufacturer.
  • Lighter materials that dry quickly may also be line or air dried; install wall-mounted collapsible dryer racks or use a free-standing rack.
  • Separate lightweight clothes and heavier items (like sweatshirts and towels) for more energy-efficient drying.
  • Remove and clean the lint filter in between loads to help the clothes dry faster, therefore increasing efficiency.
  • Periodically remove any buildup of lint and dust from the dryer exhaust, the back of the dryer, and behind the lint screen.

For more tips on increasing energy efficiency in your home, visit www.energystar.gov.

  

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Las Vegas Breaks Yearly Home Sales Record - Cheap Homes in Vegas under $100k

Las Vegas Breaks Yearly Home Sales Record
Despite a decade-long trend making winter the slowest homebuying season for the Las Vegas area, the region saw an increase in existing home sales for the month of December, finishing the year strong enough to break the metro's yearly existing home sales record from 2009. Click here to read the DS News article.

Although we have some record sales, it is in part due to our LOW PRICES!!

Our median in December was about $120,000! 

Here is a home for under $100k!

 

 

Dawn Barrier | Prominent Realty Group LLC | (702) 812-4550
Cross Ranch St, North Las Vegas, NV
Awesome 1 Story Home
3BR/2BA Single Family House
offered at $79,999
Year Built 2007
Sq Footage 1,615
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial
Floors 1
Parking 2 Car garage
Lot Size Unspecified
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION

GREAT Las Vegas Short Sale 1 Story in North Las Vegas*Granite Countertops*Kitchen Island*Upgraded Ceiling Fans and Lighting Thruout*TILE in Kitchen and Wet areas*
Cherry Maple Cabinets in Kitchen, Bath & Laundry Room*Butlers Pantry*Extra Cabinets in Breakfast Nook*
View of the Mountains from the Kitchen*Front Porch & Back Covered Patio
Living Room*Dining Room*
Seperate Family Room Open to Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C - Central heat - Walk-in closet
- Tile floor - Family room - Living room
- Dining room - Breakfast nook - Dishwasher
- Stove/Oven - Microwave - Granite countertop
- Stainless steel appliances - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio
- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS


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Contact info:
Dawn Barrier
Prominent Realty Group LLC
(702) 812-4550
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Jan 18, 2012, 6:19am PST

  

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North Las Vegas Home For Sale $79,999 | Las Vegas Real Estate | MLS#1211374 Video

What a greal deal on this young home in the North Las Vegas area! 

~North Las Vegas Home For Sale $79,999

One Story Home*Living Room*Dining Room*Seperate Family Room Open to Kitchen with Center Island*Granite Countertops*Stylish Tile Backsplash*Tile in Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen and Bathrooms.

Cherry Maple Cabinets in Kitchen, Bath & Laundry Room*Butlers Pantry*Extra Cabinets in Breakfast Nook*View of the Mountains from the Kitchen*Front Porch & Back Covered Patio

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Las Vegas Homes For Sale $100,000 to $200,000 Las Vegas Real Estate-Buying in Las Vegas

There are approx  3,986 homes for sale between $100,000 to $200,000 in the Las Vegas area per the local MLS.

This is for homes without contracts on them.

Las Vegas Buyers:  Of that approx 1,100 of them are Not a Short Sale and Not a Foreclosure. 

What this means to a buyer that wants to put an offer in on one of the homes that is a "regular" sale, is you need to be prepared to put in your best offer on your first offer as these homes get mulitple offers and since they are typically Not an underwater owner that means a quicker response to the offers, but typically the seller is still going to look for the Best priced offer with the quickest closing time.

 

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area.

 

If would like to SELL your Las Vegas home , North Las Vegas home or a Henderson home give me a call (702) 812-4550.

We work towards No Deficiency Short Sales 

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Henderson Short Sale Market Report January 2012 Henderson Real Estate Market Report

There are approx 642   Henderson Short Sales for sale in the Las Vegas area per the local MLS.

This is for homes without contracts on them.

Short Sale pendings and homes with contracts on them are at .... 1,015

 This year approx 25 short sales have sold in the North Las Vegas area

If would like to SELL your Las Vegas home , North Las Vegas home or a Henderson home give me a call (702) 812-4550.

We work towards No Deficiency Short Sales 

 

Henderson Short Sale Market Report January 2012 Henderson Real Estate Market Report

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area.

 

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Las Vegas Short Sale Market Report January 2012 Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report

There are approx  4,426  Las Vegas Short Sales for sale in the Las Vegas area per the local MLS.

This is for homes without contracts on them.

Short Sale pendings and homes with contracts on them are at .... 6,882

 This year approx 221 short sales have sold in the North Las Vegas area

If would like to Sell a Las Vegas home , North Las Vegas home or a Henderson home give me a call (702) 812-4550.

We work towards No Deficiency Short Sales

 

Las Vegas Short Sale Market Report January 2012 Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area.

 

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Bald Eagles at Lake Mead Las Vegas Nevada-Things to do in Las Vegas

I'm sure it surprises many to know that there are bald eagles at Lake Mead

The National Park Service has done their count...watch the video below.

Other wild animals that you may see out at Lake Mead are Bighorn Sheep and Coyotes---both of which I have personally seen at beach shorelines in years past.

If you are looking for something a bit off the beaten path to do in the Las Vegas area take a drive out to Lake Mead, just like on the Las Vegas strip, you never know what you may see!

  

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Occupy Las Vegas camping out at Las Vegas Foreclosured Homes

Occupy Las Vegas protesters target foreclosed homes in valley Protesters from Occupy Las Vegas pitch tents and make signs at a foreclosed home in North Las Vegas on Saturday.

Watch the Video At Fox 5 News....

Read more from the Las Vegas Review Journal   Occupy Las Vegas protesters target foreclosed homes in valley
News Story |
About 20 Occupy Las Vegas protesters spread out across the valley and spent Saturday knocking on the doors of homes facing foreclosure in hopes of contacting homeowners and their neighbors.

Occupy Las Vegas camping out at Las Vegas Foreclosured Homes

  

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Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~January 5, 2011~

~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~January 5, 2011~

There are approx 9,566  homes for sale in the Las Vegas area that do not have offers on them per the local MLS.

This is for single family homes without contracts on them.

Our pendings and homes with contracts on them are approx ....  10,130

Inventory of available homes for offers has dropped again over the past 30 days.

 

 ~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~

Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~January 5, 2011~ Las Vegas Homes For Sale 

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area

  

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Las Vegas Real Estate Market Report~January 4, 2011~Las Vegas Homes For Sale

~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~January 4, 2011~

There are approx 9,560 homes for sale in the Las Vegas area that do not have offers on them per the local MLS.

This is for single family homes without contracts on them.

Our pendings and homes with contracts on them are at ....  10,135

Inventory of available homes for offers has dropped again over the past 30 days.

 

 ~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~

~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~January 4, 2011~ Las Vegas Homes For Sale

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area

  

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Bank Of America Short Sales~Las Vegas Short Sales~Bank Of America Realtor~Equator Short Sale Agent

If you are looking for a Bank of America Short Sale Agent to help you try to avoid foreclosure by listing your home for sale as a Las Vegas short sale then give me a call  (702) 812-4550.

 

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Las Vegas One Story Home For SaleIf you are looking to buy a home in the North Las Vegas area, this single story is a great home.

 

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FREE HOUSE - Free Home - Go to HGTV.com to enter to win a Free House - 2012

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Go to their website to see more pictures and information.

If you win it, give me a call would love to come for a visit!

 

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The ranch home, a crossover SUV and a stack of cash could be yours!

 

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North Las Vegas Homes For Sale~North Las Vegas Short Sales~North Las Vegas Foreclosures

 Are you looking for homes for sale in North Las Vegas?

 

This search is for all the available  North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Summerlin area Homes for sale on the MLS.

You can search Homes by zip code too!

Just put in your search information and the results will be displayed for you to look thru.

Be as specific as you can. Click on the Big Search Button Below.

 

If you are ready to buy a home Now and ready to get pre-approved

Call Me (702) 812-4550 lenders are waiting to help you qualify.

 

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Las Vegas Short Sale Website

 

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 North Las Vegas, NV short sale agent

 

 

  

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Summerlin Homes For Sale ~Summerlin Short Sales ~Summerlin Foreclosures~Summerlin Regular Sales

This search is for all the available Summerlin, Green Valley, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas and Henderson area Homes for sale on the MLS.

You can search Homes by zip code too!

Just put in your search information and the results will be displayed for you to look thru.

Be as specific as you can. Click on the Big Search Button Below.

If you are ready to buy a home Now and ready to get pre-approved

Call Me (702) 812-4550 lenders are waiting to help you qualify.

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Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Realtor® Dawn Barrier*Short Sale Help*Las Vegas

Summerlin Short Sale Agent, North Las Vegas, NV short sale agent

  

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~Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Market Report~December 19, 2011~

~Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Market Report~December 19, 2011~

There are approx 4,663  Short Sale homes for sale in the Las Vegas area that do not have offers on them per the local MLS.

This is for single family homes without contracts on them.

Our Las Vegas Short Sale pendings and homes with contracts on them are at ....  7,044

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~Las Vegas Short Sale Agent Market Report~December 19, 2011~

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area ~las vegas realtor report

 

 

  

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Las Vegas Nevada Foreclosures ~More Foreclosures on the way in 2012 - CNBC Video

Nevada is still #1 for top foreclosure rate, for the 59th month in a row.

Utah and Georgia have now entered the top 5 as well.

 

A Las Vegas Foreclosure Agent Lists there is "evidence" of Mold~Finally! Thank you Las Vegas REO agents! - 12/15/11 10:55 PM
Ok,  maybe I'm being a bit sarcastic with that title, but I really am so happy to see agents who actually tell it like it is!  And, yes it is mainly an issue that is seen on Las Vegas foreclosed homes, that the agents don't notice it or act like … (1 comments)

~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~ - 12/09/11 04:13 PM
~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~
There are approx 10,311 homes for sale in the Las Vegas area that do not have offers on them per the local MLS.
This is for single family homes without contracts on them.
Our pendings and homes with contracts on them are at … (0 comments)

Las Vegas Pictures Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier -Art-Horse-Pony-Tree - 12/08/11 12:21 PM
I took these pictures a month or so ago while taking a night out on the strip. Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier Horse Topiary Las Vegas Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier Hello Mr Tree! Las Vegas Pictures Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier -Art-Horse-Pony-Tree
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Las Vegas Real Estate Agent FLYING HIGH IN LAS VEGAS Video -Things To Do in Las Vegas - 12/07/11 11:34 AM

FUN THINGS TO DO IN VEGAS!!
When you come for a visit to Las Vegas head to downtown Freemont street and take a ride on the zip line.
Las Vegas is the first and only city of that I know of that has a zip line running downtown!

If you want to try to avoid becoming a statistic and are considering a Las Vegas Short Sale as a way to Avoid Foreclosure, give me a call.

 

Nevada Foreclosures ~More Foreclosures on the way in 2012 - CNBC Video

 

  

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A Las Vegas Foreclosure Agent Lists there is "evidence" of Mold~Finally! Thank you Las Vegas REO agents!

Ok,  maybe I'm being a bit sarcastic with that title, but I really am so happy to see agents who actually tell it like it is!  And, yes it is mainly an issue that is seen on Las Vegas foreclosed homes, that the agents don't notice it or act like they didn't see it.

Now, I don't mean to ruffle the "good" agents feathers and I'm sure it won't, because they know they are the good agents doing the right thing in these situations.

As I was looking over some recently listed Las Vegas Foreclosures on the mls for one of my clients, I noticed right in the comments section, yes, right there for even the buyer to see:  "Evidence of Mold like substance" take appropriate precautions"  and I was Happy to see that!

What/Why you may ask? 

Mold can be a health risk and if the agent has knowledge of it or even thinks it may be there, they really are required to disclose it, so we can take those precautions when showing the home, many agents don't note this, even when you can see the black mold crawling up the main wall when you open the front door,,,yes, I've seen it that bad here in Las Vegas.  Some are more sensitive to the issue and the smell, yes, I have smelled it before I've seen it too. It can be really overwhelming to say the least.

Yes, this may turn away some Las Vegas home buyers, but let me tell you there are so many Las Vegas investor buyers here now, they look for this kind of home to buy and rehab so from that standpoint it is good marketing as well as doing the right thing!

  

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~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~

~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~

There are approx 10,311 homes for sale in the Las Vegas area that do not have offers on them per the local MLS.

This is for single family homes without contracts on them.

Our pendings and homes with contracts on them are at ....  10,894

 

 

 

 

~Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Market Report~December 9, 2011~

Stats are on Resale Single Family homes only per the GLVAR MLS as of this writing or as noted, covers the Las Vegas Valley, North Las Vegas, Henderson area

  

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Las Vegas Pictures Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier -Art-Horse-Pony-Tree

I took these pictures a month or so ago while taking a night out on the strip. Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

Horse Topiary Las Vegas Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

Horse Topiary Las Vegas  Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

Hello Mr Tree! Tree Las Vegas  Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier

Las Vegas Pictures Bellagio Las Vegas Photos by Dawn Barrier -Art-Horse-Pony-Tree

  

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Las Vegas Real Estate Agent FLYING HIGH IN LAS VEGAS Video -Things To Do in Las Vegas

FUN THINGS TO DO IN VEGAS!!

When you come for a visit to Las Vegas head to downtown Freemont street and take a ride on the zip line.

Las Vegas is the first and only city of that I know of that has a zip line running downtown!

Las Vegas Zip Line at Downtown Freemont Street

Freemont Street can be an interesting spot for people watching too, you just never know what you may see!

Las Vegas Real Estate Agent FLYING HIGH IN LAS VEGAS Video

 

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