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When you purchased your home, you may not have been thinking much about real estate investing. Looking at your heating bill, however, you will quickly see the costs of home ownership. Statistics show that individuals who live in colder regions may spend more than $2,000 over the winter months just keeping their home warm. 

Agents from the real estate offices of  EXIT Realty Upper Midwest have seasoned careers in real estate. They offer tips on how to minimize these costs without denying yourself a warm and cozy home.

  • Set it and forget it. There is nothing like a programmable thermostat to keep your heating and cooling bill consistent throughout the year while ensuring comfort when you are home.
  • Work with Mother Nature. Natural sunlight coming in through the windows also brings in heat. At night, windows should be covered with curtains so warmth does not escape through the glass.
  • Make the most of ceiling fans. These fixtures aren't just for cooling your rooms! Most ceiling fans can be set to rotate clockwise, moving heat downward into rooms rather than drawing warm air up and away.
  • Seal gaps and leaks. Before winter, seal small cracks around windows and doors where air may escape. Doors and windows may also be sealed with appropriate weather stripping, easily found at your local hardware store.
  • Cover floors. Area rugs can be layered for attractiveness and also for warmth, preventing the entry of cold from the ground up.
  • Bring on the casseroles! The oven pulls double-duty in the winter months, warming the rooms near the kitchen while also meeting your family's need for delicious meals.

EXIT Realty Upper Midwest is a booming real estate franchise firm that can assist you with your home-buying, selling and real estate investing needs. They are also happy to discuss careers in real estate. Visit their website or call (612) 414-4022.

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