Cordova Mall hosted the “Go Green Expo” Saturday to give the public handy tips for saving energy and the environment.

“There is so much out there,” said Cynthia Tant, real estate broker and founder of greengonewild.com, “People want to know, ‘Where can I start?’ “

The expo, which was co-sponsored by Gulf Power, Energy Services of Pensacola and Soft Rock 94.1, brought 10 vendors and groups to the mall. It offered advice on steps large and small for going green.

Terri Goebel moved to Milton earlier this year and has been looking for ways to cut energy costs in her home, particularly the sticker-shock her air-conditioning use is adding to her bills…..

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1.  Use Recycled-Content Drywall

• Ask for recycled and synthetic gypsum drywall
• National Gypsum Company – www.National-Gypsum.com

2.  Choose Healthy Paints

• Very low VOC , preferably zero VOC
• Benjamin Moore (Eco Spec) – www.BenjaminMoore.com

3.  Choose Your Carpet Carefully

• Use natural fiber carpets from companies with recycling take-back programs
• Mohawk Industries – www.Mohawkind.com

For additional information, please visit Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies

1.  Green buildings always cost more than traditional buildings

FACT: The USGBC estimates that green buildings add 0-1% to cost of construction,or essentially, NO DIFFERENCE

2.  Green materials are more expensive

FACT: As green materials have grown in popularity, their costs have come down.  Additionally, most traditional materials involve oil in their production, and have increased in cost

3.  Green buildings take longer to build

FACT: The type of construction determines the time.  Most green buildings just substitute one material for another, more sustainable one.

For additional MYTHS, visit Green Building and Remodeling for Dummies

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Florida’s jobless rate jumped to a record 9.7 percent in March. The state’s Cape Coral-Fort Myers area was third on RealtyTrac’s foreclosure list with 3.9 percent of households receiving a notice. Port St. Lucie ranked 10th.

ResMAE Mortgage Corp. had the highest default rate among lenders that originated California loans from August to November 2006, with almost 70 percent resulting in a default notice.  The default rate was 65 percent at Master Financial and 64 percent at Ownit Mortgage Solutions.

IndyMac Bancorp Inc., seized by federal regulators last July, had a default rate of 19 percent on California loans made in that period, according to MDA DataQuick. World Savings, bought by Wachovia Corp. which was in turn acquired by Wells Fargo & Co., had a default rate of 8 percent.

The default rate was 7.7 percent for Countrywide, bought by Bank of America Corp.; 6.3 percent for Washington Mutual, acquired by JPMorgan Chase & Co.; and 3.4 percent for Wells Fargo. The rate was less than 1 percent for Citibank and Bank of America, MDA DataQuick said.

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When you are buying, selling, refinancing, or remodeling your home, you can increase your comfort and actually save money by using the Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM). It is easy to use, federally recognized, and can be applied to most home mortgages. EEMs provide the borrower with special benefits when purchasing a home that is energy efficient, or can be made efficient through the installation of energy-saving improvements.

Home owners with lower utility bills have more money in their pocket each month. They can afford to allocate a larger portion of their income to housing expenses. If you have more cash, why not buy a better, more comfortable home? There are two options with the Energy Efficient Mortgage. ……..MORE

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