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Radiant vs. Forced-air Heating (Video)

Realtor Elle Seybold and home builder, Rob Gibbs of Arete Homes of Santa Fe talk about the pros and cons of choosing radiant vs. forced-air heating. Both options are good, says Rob. With radiant heat you have controlled, quiet, and zoned areas and–except for newer more complicated systems, radiant doesn’t provide cooling. Set it and…

Feel Good Owning a Green Home While Saving Money (Video)

Elle and Rob talk about the benefits of owning a new [green] home, and explain the significance of HERS–the Home Energy Rating System and Santa Fe’s green building code. Rob discusses the testing and inspection process new homes undergo to determine a home’s efficiencies, including insulation, windows, energy-efficient appliances and equipment, lighting, water use (WERS–Water…