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Tenants – How can You Save Money by Going Green?

Posted in Tenants, Tips on April 19, 2016 by Property Management RE/MAX of Nanaimo

We all know that reducing our energy and water consumption is great for the environment and it can also save you money. Do you know how to save money by going green? If you are ready to make changes to lessen your impact on the world around you, here are just a few tips to get you started. Lights Turn off unnecessary lights. If you’re not in the room or there’s enough natural light, don’t use lights you don’t really need. You can further cut costs by using LED light bulbs. Did you know that: LED lights use 75% less…

Make Your Investment Property More Cost Effective by Going Green

Posted in Landlords on April 5, 2016 by Property Management RE/MAX of Nanaimo

We often hear about commercial properties going green and the benefits to the property owner of doing so. But as a residential Landlord, what can you do to make your investment property more cost effective, energy efficient and better for the environment? Is it possible to make your investment property more cost effective by going green? Lighting. Did you know that LED lights use at least 75% less energy than regular bulbs? And while they may cost a little more, they last anywhere from 15 to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and 3 times longer than CFL’s (compact fluorescent lamps),…