This New Year cut that Energy Bill and Stay Green
Homeowners continue to seek creative ways to reduce monthly expenses while being more environmentally conscious. Knowing where your money is being spent gives you a better understanding of how and where to make efficiencies. The United States Department of Energy says that household heating and cooling accounts for around 54 percent of the average American's utility bill. Savings could be achieved through proper equipment maintenance and upgrades. However, the Department of Energy explains that an energy efficient furnace alone will not have as great an impact on energy bills
Set and Stick to your Holiday Budget
The chance to give gifts and spend time with loved ones makes the holiday season a special time of year. But for many people, the holiday season often leads to overspending. A 2016 survey from the American Research Group found that American shoppers anticipated spending an average of $930 on gifts that holiday season. Data from T. Rowe Price confirms that parents are spending between $400 and $500 per child each year. Although these numbers can reflect an overwhelming sense of generosity, many times excessive spending is based on
NPHS Selected as a Finalist for the 2017 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award
Achieving Greater Sustainability through Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Taking Risk NPHS is proud to announce on being selected as a finalist for the 2017 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award. The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders who innovate, take risks, and build businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy. This special award was founded in 2003 and has honored more than 100 entrepreneurs as recipients, and 250 leaders as finalists. This year the award will be recognizing an entrepreneur who has met several categories that
Manufactured Factory Housing and Opportunity for Homeownership
Op-Ed by NPHS CEO, Clemente Mojica and Next Step Network President and Founder, Stacey Epperson It is encouraging to see the recent strides made toward addressing the affordable housing crisis in California. Several state bills have now passed the State Assembly, including SB 35, SB 3 and SB 2, which have also been recently signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. The hope is that these bills will generate meaningful impact and increase sustainable homeownership opportunities in communities statewide. There are ways, however, for cities and local municipalities to pave the
Factory Built Homes Creating Homeownership Opportunities at Villa del Sol
NPHS Launches Manufactured Housing Done Right Campaign NPHS and the City of Chino partnered to create three new homeownership opportunities for working families through an infill manufactured housing development. On August 22, 2017 nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and corporate partners celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Villa del Sol, a three-unit revitalization project and infill development for low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the finished homes and experience the high quality and performance of manufactured homes. This celebration also represented the launch of NPHS’ “Manufactured Housing