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What is a HERS Index Score
Using the Home Energy Rating System
HERS is short for Home Energy Rating System and is a process of evaluating the energy efficiency of a home. Without it, it’s just a guess on whether or not a hom...
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Does it matter if I like my builder?
Choose a builder you like, trust, and respect
"If a builder has a good reputation, does it really matter if I like him?”
Yes, it matters. Don’t sign a contract with a builder you don’t like, trust, ...
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ENERGY STAR. It’s the little label with the big message: Better is Better.
Choice Builders is proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. The ENERGY STAR label means that your new home has been designed and built to standards well above other homes in t...
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Who Works For Free?
How much is a free estimate worth?
There is a long-standing expectation in this industry that all contractors should give free estimates. As a result, little work actually goes into the initial estim...
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