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August 27, 2021
Kirkus Book Review for Live in a Home that Pays You Back
Live in a Home that Pays You Back, a Complete Guide to Net Zero and Energy-Efficient Homes has taken off! Available in paperback and e-book, featuring programs in the U.S. and Canada.
"An authoritative and comprehensive overview of the benefits of energy-efficient homes." --Kirkus Reviews
DeSimone, an expert on housing market trends and mortgage financing and the author of Welcome to the Agrihood (2020), makes a convincing case for the myriad advantages of a sustainable building. It doesn’t have to be new construction, she says; one can retrofit a century-old home to achieve “net zero” environmental impact status. Investing in environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials and technologies, she notes, improves the community’s health, comfort, and well-being, while reducing the home’s carbon footprint. She also stresses that the immediate and long-term cost savings of energy-efficient and sustainable homes are substantial; for example, sustainable materials often last longer with less need for expensive maintenance, repair, or replacement.
The book also highlights the fact that there are currently more than 2,000 financial incentives available to residential homeowners in the U.S. and Canada, including rebates, specialized financing, and tax breaks for energy efficiency. The author compiles useful information from a wide range of sources to help homeowners and prospective buyers make informed decisions. The text covers green construction techniques; structural materials; heating, cooling, and ventilation; power and water management; renewable energy; certifications such as EnergyStar and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; assessments and appraisals, financing, and more.
[read more on Kirkus Reviews]
"An authoritative and comprehensive overview of the benefits of energy-efficient homes." --Kirkus Reviews
DeSimone, an expert on housing market trends and mortgage financing and the author of Welcome to the Agrihood (2020), makes a convincing case for the myriad advantages of a sustainable building. It doesn’t have to be new construction, she says; one can retrofit a century-old home to achieve “net zero” environmental impact status. Investing in environmentally friendly and energy-efficient materials and technologies, she notes, improves the community’s health, comfort, and well-being, while reducing the home’s carbon footprint. She also stresses that the immediate and long-term cost savings of energy-efficient and sustainable homes are substantial; for example, sustainable materials often last longer with less need for expensive maintenance, repair, or replacement.
The book also highlights the fact that there are currently more than 2,000 financial incentives available to residential homeowners in the U.S. and Canada, including rebates, specialized financing, and tax breaks for energy efficiency. The author compiles useful information from a wide range of sources to help homeowners and prospective buyers make informed decisions. The text covers green construction techniques; structural materials; heating, cooling, and ventilation; power and water management; renewable energy; certifications such as EnergyStar and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; assessments and appraisals, financing, and more.
[read more on Kirkus Reviews]
August 18, 2021
New Book Release
Live in a Home that Pays You Back, a complete guide to net zero and energy efficient homes is now available!
Featuring the revolutionary programs and resources throughout the U.S. and Canada, whether you are planning to buy, build, or retrofit a home--this book has everything you need to make informed decisions for a home that is healthier, more comfortable, saves money, and lowers your carbon footprint.
Watch for the giveaway of 10 free books starting September 1st.
Live in a Home That Pays You Back
Featuring the revolutionary programs and resources throughout the U.S. and Canada, whether you are planning to buy, build, or retrofit a home--this book has everything you need to make informed decisions for a home that is healthier, more comfortable, saves money, and lowers your carbon footprint.
Watch for the giveaway of 10 free books starting September 1st.
Live in a Home That Pays You Back
September 5, 2020
Hipoteca 2020 Winners
20 signed copies of Hipoteca 2020, the Spanish edition of Housing Finance 2020 were shipped to the GoodReads Giveaway winners.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
August 25, 2020
Welcome to the Agrihood wins two book awards!
During August, two book awards were presented to Anna DeSimone for her book, Welcome to the Agrihood.
She received the "Pinnacle Book Achievement Award" from the National Association of Book Exhibitors.
The second award was a "Living Now Book Award," and was bronze medalist in the "Evergreen" category of Nature Conservation.
Welcome to the Agrihood: Living, Shopping, and Gardening for a Farm-to-Table Lifestyle
She received the "Pinnacle Book Achievement Award" from the National Association of Book Exhibitors.
The second award was a "Living Now Book Award," and was bronze medalist in the "Evergreen" category of Nature Conservation.
Welcome to the Agrihood: Living, Shopping, and Gardening for a Farm-to-Table Lifestyle
August 4, 2020
Spanish edition of Housing Finance Giveaway in Progress
From August 1st through the end of the month, you have a chance to win the Spanish edition of Housing Finance 2020.
Hipoteca 2020: Spanish Edition of Housing Finance 2020
Hipoteca 2020: Spanish Edition of Housing Finance 2020
July 31, 2020
Housing Finance 2020 Giveaway
20 signed copies of Housing Finance 2020 are on their way to the winners across America.
This is a great time to buy a home!
Starting August 1st, another giveaway of 20 books begins for the Spanish edition (Hipoteca 2020)
This is a great time to buy a home!
Starting August 1st, another giveaway of 20 books begins for the Spanish edition (Hipoteca 2020)
July 21, 2020
Congratulations to Giveaway Winners!
20 signed copies of "Welcome to the Agrihood" were just shipped to winners of the GoodReads giveaway.
You still have a chance to enter in the giveaway for Housing Finance 2020!
Housing Finance 2020
You still have a chance to enter in the giveaway for Housing Finance 2020!
Housing Finance 2020
June 28, 2020
Welcome to the Agrihood 2nd Giveaway
Another giveaway for Welcome to the Agrihood starts July 1st.
20 signed printed copies will be shipped immediately after winners are announced. Giveaway ends July 19th.
Details to receive 20% discount for printed copies purchased at BookBaby is published on the author's website at www.annadesimone.net
Discount code: veggie
20 signed printed copies will be shipped immediately after winners are announced. Giveaway ends July 19th.
Details to receive 20% discount for printed copies purchased at BookBaby is published on the author's website at www.annadesimone.net
Discount code: veggie
July and August Giveaways for Home Buyers
English and Spanish editions of Housing Finance giveaways are now scheduled.
Interest rates are at historically low interest rates! First time homebuyers can find grants and down payment assistance, as well as learn all about the newest mortgage programs in Housing Finance 2020
and the Spanish Edition, Hipoteca 2020.
Here is the schedule, each are offering 20 signed print copies of books--shipped immediately after winners are announced.
Housing Finance 2020: Starts June 27 – Ends July 27
Hipoteca 2020 (Spanish): Starts August 1 – Ends August 31
Interest rates are at historically low interest rates! First time homebuyers can find grants and down payment assistance, as well as learn all about the newest mortgage programs in Housing Finance 2020
and the Spanish Edition, Hipoteca 2020.
Here is the schedule, each are offering 20 signed print copies of books--shipped immediately after winners are announced.
Housing Finance 2020: Starts June 27 – Ends July 27
Hipoteca 2020 (Spanish): Starts August 1 – Ends August 31
June 23, 2020
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