It takes diligence to buy a resale home wisely because it’s hard to know what you’re getting. That’s why people hire home inspectors. But even the best home inspector can’t give you numbers on how efficient a home is. A guess, maybe, but not facts. Providing home energy facts is what home energy labelling and thermo imaging technology is all about. Click below to watch my video on what these things are and what they mean for homeowners.
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