“Turn off the lights” is a familiar saying in most homes.  As a society, we use a tremendous amount of energy on a daily basis, but recently more attention has been given to preservation and increased efficiency, both due to the cost involved and because it is the right thing to do.  Standard changes include increasing insulation and upgrading windows, using compact fluorescent bulbs, replacing air filters on furnaces on a regular basis, and turning down your water heater thermostat.  There are many rebates, tax credits and incentives available to encourage trying these steps.

On a larger scale, homes and buildings are being designed, built, or retrofitted to take advantage of energy efficient features, going as far as being certified.  A brief lesson…

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ERA Landmark Broker, Ray Atteberry, met with KBZK News in Bozeman to get the word out about the ongoing home rental scams on Craigslist.org. Atteberry talks about the importance of not sending money for a deposit on a rental if the company is not located in the same area as the rental and knowing exactly to who you're sending money, especially over the Internet. A few key points to remember when dealing with rental properties on the Internet:

  • Only deal with local rental companies and only in person
  • Never wire funds, especially out of state
  • Never give out financial information
  • Never agree to cash money orders or cashier's checks to send money back
  • Always be suspicious of questions asked that may change the course of action by violating Fair…

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Bozeman, MontanaU.S. News & World Report lists Bozeman, Montana as one of 5 Great College Towns for Winter Enthusiasts. "The list of activities for students to participate in during the winter months at Montana State University is seemingly endless."

Cities also listed are Boulder, CO., Hanover, N.H., Incline Village, NV., and Salt Lake City, UT.

Click through to learn more about winter activities in these areas.

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