Tips for Making Your Home Greener

January 27th, 2012
Times are a changing……every homeowner should take a look around and make a few simple changes around their home to protect the environment.  Making some changes to have a greener  home can not only save you money but help combat global warming.  Do you know what the key is to making your home greener?  The answer is efficiency.  Being efficient in anything makes whatever you are doing a little better.*  Lighting – replace your incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent light bulbs.

*  Timer Thermostats – Install programmable thermostats and set your thermostat down some degrees while you sleep and during the day when you are at work.  Setting your thermostats down just 5 degrees will save you big.

*  Cover Drafty Areas – Plug and seal areas around doorways, windows, electrical outlets, plumbing openings.  This save you big time.

*  Water Heater Insulation – Insulate around your hot water heater and pipes around the water heater.

*  Energy Efficient Appliances – remember to select ENERGY STAR when purchasing a new furnace, hot water heater, air conditioner, etc.  You will save about 10 to 30% on operating costs vs. non-energy efficient units.

These are just a few changes that you can make to save energy costs and you will be amazed at just how fast your savings can add up.  We can all do a little to save our planet and money, too.

Sea Bright/Rumson Bridge Closing

January 25th, 2012
Today January 25th 2012 – Please be advised the Monmouth County Engineering Department has notified the Borough of Sea Bright that the Sea Bright/Rumson bridge will be closed for testing for four hours on Wednesday, January 25 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.  Contact Diane Kaplan if you are looking to see or buy a property along the Jersey Shore – Cell # 732-672-0409.

Sea Bright NJ Home for Sale

December 31st, 2011

House for sale in Sea Bright NJ at an affordable price, only $449,00.  House located at 16 Church Street sits in the center of town close to the Shrewsbury River.  Property features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with garage and driveway, cozy enclosed front porch, deck in rear, outdoor shower and separate office.  The floor plan is open for easy entertaining affording lots of light through the large windows.  Move right in to this meticulously maintained colonial and enjoy superb sunsets and glorious sunrises in this Oceanfront community.

Enjoy shopping, finest restaurants, public transportation within a short distance of house; especially, the ocean beach.  This vacation spot is on the rise and is the modern “Mayberry”.  Come visit or call to make an appointment to view this beautiful house for sale.

Contact Diane Kaplan you real estate professional at 800-531-2885 Ext. 289 or cell # at 732-672-0409.  Search all homes for sale and view the entire MLS – Click Here.