We’re entering another hot week here in the Greater Boston area, and it looks like we will be in the 90’s through at least Wednesday. Hot weather means air conditioning for most of us, and air conditioning means electricity usage. On the hottest days of the year (called peak days), our electrical grid experiences the highest demands; and to meet that demand, they must resort to using the dirtiest and most expensive fossil fuels: natural gas and oil. This causes pollution, spews out greenhouse gasses, and costs us consumers a lot more money (up to ten times the usual rate).
Luckily, there’s a way to make a difference: join the growing movement to Shave the Peak! It’s really simple. Sign up to receive a text message when the grid anticipates a peak day; then, conserve electricity from 4-8 PM on that day. That’s it! Why this timeframe? Because that’s when everyone is back home, cooking dinner, starting laundry, and settling in for the night. On a peak day, electricity demand can double during this time. However, if you just delay that laundry, unplug your EV, and turn your AC from 68 degrees to 72 degrees, you can prevent that surge in demand, ultimately saving your wallet and the planet more damage.
I signed up to Shave the Peak a few years ago, and I only receive texts on the few days a year when it’s needed. Today is one of those days–so do your part by shaving the peak, tell your friends (Heck! Tell your enemies, too!), and be a part of the solution.
Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil has to say, the spring real estate market can begin as early as the day after the Superbowl. If you want to take advantage of the most robust market of the year, now is the time to take steps to prepare.
You may have heard or read about a recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice that resulted in several significant changes to how real estate commissions are handled. We’d like to address how we are responding to the settlement, and how changes may affect you.
You may have heard or read about a recent settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice that resulted in several significant changes to how real estate commissions are handled. We’d like to address how we are responding to the settlement, and how changes may affect you.
With their complementary communication styles, responsiveness, competence, and ability to truly listen, Ellie and Liz enable their clients to feel at ease throughout any real estate transaction. They would welcome the opportunity to be your next real estate advisors.
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