Home For Sale or Rent in Litchfield, MN
December 30, 2011
Home on city lot in Litchfield, MN
1,329 Sq Ft Home on crawlspace
3 BR/ 2 Bath
For sale or rent
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320-693-7993
Don’t Forget Your Minnesota & North Dakota Building Permit
December 22, 2011
We all know a modular and manufactured home project is much easier and quicker than site building, but remember most counties in Minnesota and North Dakota still require a land use or building permit.
One of the first and very important steps in initiating your new modular or manufactured home project is to check with your county on their requirements. Every county differs on requirements and it is your responsibility to check with them to ensure your home project will be compliant. To simplify this process I will explain the two main types of permits that may be required.
Land Use Permit- This permit focuses on your lot line set-backs and septic compliance. If you have an existing septic system that was installed over five years ago or three years since a compliance certification you will be required to get it recertified.
Building Permit- This permit in most areas focuses on the items within the land use permit and goes a step further by requiring plans & specifications on the whole home project. This permit will also require inspections on the foundation, home set-up, garage, exterior steps, etc.
Costs can vary from county to county and the type of permit they require. The best place to start is the county courthouse. Once again it is your responsibility to inquire on permits and many times your mortgage company will require permits/inspections as well.
Energy Saving Tips to be Comfortable in Your Modular Home
December 13, 2011
The Minnesota holiday season is upon us along with colder temperatures. The following are ten tips for saving energy during this season.
- Shop for ENERGY STAR- rated appliances and compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Skip the electronics and get kids boards games
- Lower thermostats and replace HVAC filters monthly
- Do not preheat your oven when cooking large pieces of meat
- Check windows and doors for leaks and seal them
- Install timers on outdoor lights
- Decorate with LED lights
- Use a smart power strip
- Cook food in the microwave versus the oven
- Adjust power settings on video games consoles and other related devices
Even though you can’t see any grass during the winter months these tips can put some extra green in your wallet.
December- Did You Know?
December 3, 2011
Did you know?
Most home manufacturers have a price increase at the end of the year. If you are looking to do a new home in Spring, now might be the time to lock in pricing.
Have a Happy Energy Efficient Modular Home Holiday
December 3, 2011
The cold weather in Minnesota and North Dakota and increased utility costs this holiday season are hard to avoid. We already ready know modular homes are built to the highest efficiency standards, but there are other areas to be concerned with when focusing on keeping costs down this holiday season.
So many enjoy lighting up the exterior of their homes during the holidays and by using energy-efficient LED lights this will reduce costs. A string of the traditional incandescent lights uses 36 watts of power, while a string of LED lights only uses 5 watts and last up to ten times longer. Placing a timer on these lights can also reduce your electric usage.
Another good way to reduce your electric usage is to make sure you unplug devices such as cells phones, computers, video games consoles, etc. These items continue to use power while not in use.
There are many ways to cut your energy costs and have more money to spend on gifts for friends and family. Hopefully this simple advice will save you some money this holiday season.
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