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Look Ma, No Demo...Going All Electric in Sauganash

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259807/open_sms] Jeff and his partner wanted an all electric home on the North Side of Chicago on a budget...a tall order.  In this episode, we tell his story with guest experts Craig Matteson from ARC Insulation [https://www.arcinsulation.com/aerobarrier-for-retrofit-air-sealing/], and Christopher Muhhamad from Going Green HVAC [https://www.goinggreenhvac.com], who helped Jeff transform his mid century Sauganash home. Got a topic you want to hear us cover?  Connect with Derek and Wayne at BetterHouseChicago.com [http://www.betterhousechicago.com], of give us a call or text at 312-772-3257.

Wanted: All Electric Homes $5000 REWARD

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259807/open_sms] All electric homes are growing in popularity, and that's in no small part to the work of Sophia Seol, Electrification Researcher at Slipstream.  Sophia has been helping developers and homeowners go all electric since 2020 by helping to administer the Com Ed All Electric Homes Incentive Program.  This program is especially timely with the city of Chicago considering the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance (CABO). Learn everything you need to know on todays podcast and visit ComEd's All Electric Homes Website for detailed program info.

Your House Needs a Parka

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259807/open_sms] Finding the recent polar vortex conditions a little uncomfortable?  You're not alone, most of Chicago's homeowners find themselves unprepared for multiple days below zero.  Wayne and Derek are joined by Special Guest Keon Medlock, who shares his knowledge about air sealing and insulation.  Keon has decades of experience make homes more comfortable and offers simple insights into how you can make your home better shelter in ultra cold weather.

Secrets of Selling Smart in 2024

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259807/open_sms] Selling a house in 2024? Get insider secrets from expert Realtors Derek Walvoord and Wayne Beals on this no-nonsense podcast! Learn pricing strategies and staging tactics to attract buyers, identify market trends, learn how to use data to give you a crystal ball view and maximize offers, and secure your dream sale. Ditch the stress, dominate the market, and cash in on your biggest asset.

Decarb by Design with Tom Bassett-Dilley

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259807/open_sms] From the outside, you wouldn't know it only cost $14 Dollar per month to heat, cool and power Tom Bassett-Dilley's Oak Park Bungalow. The unassuming building retains all of its character and fits perfectly into the backdrop of his quiet South East Oak Park community. He shares how he decarbonized without moving out, over time in phases, and on a very practical budget. Tom also shares his journey and the experiences that influenced him as he grew into a leading architect designing energy efficient and PHIUS (passive house) homes.