Bobbie Gardner's (bobbiegardner) Blog

I hope everyone can come out and see the Southern Ideal Show in Greensboro this weekend!  Home Energy Solutions of the Triad will be there as an exhibitor at booth #1509.  Come by and see Jay & John as they demonstrate the infrared camera and have the blower door and duct blaster set up.  Good, b...

The government will help you pay for specific energy upgrades - but only until the end of this year!  You can claim a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost - up to $1500 for new qualified windows, doors, roofs, insulation, water heaters and HVAC.  If spending $5000 on one or more of these qualifi...

Our area of the world has some of the most beautiful homes, ones built by experienced and professional builders.  Although the Real Estate market is finally on an upturn, it is slow going in all markets.  Many of buyers are still riding the fence - is now the time to buy, who do I listen to - the...

Home Energy Team's Top Ten Ways to Save on your Electricity! 10 Ways To Save Money On Your Electricity Bill (By Stu Silverman) Is your electricity bill too high? Do you want to save money each month? Here are 10 ways you can start saving money immediately. Included with each tip is an estimate of...

Okay, I know you are tired of our "Southern" winter, as I am a native of North Carolina, this has to be one of the worst winters we have had.  Have faith, Spring will peer around the corner and you will really appreciate those daffodils!  Meanwhile, get a move on your "things to do list" and here...

    Attention home buyers! Waiting to buy a home could cost you nearly $20,000 or more over a seven-year period if you time your purchase incorrectly. While the actual impact will vary depending on purchase price, the impact will certainly be significant because of stimulus programs scheduled to ...

One the important facets of my job as a Realtor is to utilize professionials and pay close attention to trends and facts that can make or break a deal.  Many times a Real Estate transaction makes it through the many hurdles, but there is yet a potential deal breaker to overcome - the property mus...

As an avid reader and sometimes a bit behind the curve on movies, I recently watched "Julie & Julia".  Always up for a good challenge and with our weather (snow and more snow), I decided what fun it would be to recreate Julia Child's infamous Beef Bourguignon.  After several steps and messing up ...