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In our replay today, we get Michele’s take on her recently completed totalProVia exterior makeover. In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door.In our Feature, Angel explains the latest improvementsshe’s made to her smallish, concrete, Mid-mod home, located where thenorthern boundary of Philadelphia meets the burbs. Angel, who retiredfrom the commercial design firm she founded, just completed a wonderfuloutdoor entertaining area that wraps around two sides of the house. This isAngel’s third renovation of a smallish home. The first was a vacation homein Stone Harbor, New Jersey, The second was her townhome in a historicarea of Philadelphia. Angel does not hesitate to recommend small, moreaffordable homes for first-time buyers and downsizers.

In our Replay today, we arm you with questions few homeowners ask when selecting a contractor. The right answers can make the difference between a great job and a botcthed job.In our Horror Story Today...the contractor came to install a new roof and siding, and caused massive water damage. Was it worth it? Do you know if you have 2 X 4s for studs or the newer 2 X 6s. It makes a difference in terms of the insulation in your walls. Today, Kevin again becomes Professor Kennedy, as he explains the R value of fiberglass insulation and why you need to insulate the space in your attic and over your attached garage. Simple...hot air rises, and without proper insulation, its going to escape. Stay tuned for insulation 101.

Today’s Replay is the first of two that offer sound advice on choosing acontractor for any type of home improvement project. It’s time for the Bad Guy Bulletin. There’s a pretty widespread scam going on. It involves roofers who knock on your door, claiming that you have hail damage on your roof, and they can re-do your roof at your insurance company’s expense. Sounds tempting, but beware. In our feature today, Kevin and Ron share their points of view on selecting, improving and maintaining rental properties. Both have multiple rental properties, but approach the role of landlord in somewhat different ways. If you own or are thinking of acquiring a rental(s), you’ll want to hear this.

In today’s Replay, Kevin explains the proper way to install windows andwhy it’s so important. In the Horror Story, Kevin encounters a contractorwho failed to get a permit and got caught. In our Feature, we againinterview renowned architect, Illya Azaroff, about a current projectunderway in Oahu, Hawaii The KO’OLAULOA Resilience Hub is underdevelopment in a particularly isolated area of Oahu. It’s capable of housing1,500 local residents for 30 days, whenever Mother Nature shows herangry side. Loaded with the latest technology, and onsite sources of foodand water, the Resilience Hub has the full support of many stakeholdersand the government. It’s a concept that could be a gamechanger whereverpopulations are most vulnerable to natural disasters.

In the Replay today, Kevin riffs on the pros and cons of a drip edge. TheHorror Story is about another botched window installation. Listen carefully,so you know how to spot a botched window installation, if it happens toyou. In order to help you and/or your parents with the process of rightsizingto simplify life and age in place, take a few tips from Rosemary. She madethe transition from a 5,000-square-foot house to a compact rental cottage.A couple of years later, she couldn’t be happier. This interview is packedwith sound advice.

In our Replay today, Ron takes us on a 15-minute journey through Palm Springs. This oasis in the California desert east of LA was featured in our Popular 2023 YouTube series, The Coolest Neighborhoods in America.Listen today, as Ron shares what he learned about Palm Springs during a recent trip to the epicenter of Mid-century Modern architecture and so many other fascinating things. Ron’s trip inspired two additional Feature segments. One was on Pacaso fractional home ownership (11/10/23). Theother was with George Smart, founder of U.S Modernist (12/22/23). The title of Our Horror Story today is Everyone Thinks They’re aContractor. In today’s Feature, we replay the soundtrack from the 2023 YouTube, the Coolest Neighborhoods in America – Palm Springs. Be sure to also watch the Palm Springs video of this feature here: https://youtu.be/d4X4EGJG_Vc?si=O_VaOg94B0f_UdGY

In our Replay today, Ron gives us the inside story of his recent visit to thearchitect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, the Martin House. FLWdesigned the house for a Buffalo, New York entrepreneur back when thatcity was one of the wealthiest in America. Among many fascinatingfeatures, the Martins became the first American family to a have a homewith an open floor plan. In our Horror Story, trouble often happens because everyone thinks they’re a contractor. Our Feature is the soundtrack from the Buffalo, New York video in our 5-city YouTube series, The Coolest Neighborhoods in America. The Buffalo video featured the Martin House. The entire series generated 30,000+ initial views when it was released in early 2023. To view the Buffalo video and the 4 other "coolest neighborhoods in America" visit the New Pod City YouTube channel by clicking here> https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQedu2LHREVUvDgzCRzm1NMHrbiPY9ikQ&si=0LJuVbenetAwXA7F

In our Replay today, we discuss the criteria for SUCCESSFULLY hiringa contractor. The Horror Story deals with sophomoric questionsposted to Facebook by a siding contractor who should know better.The urban Doom Loop is a hypothesis developed by Professor StanVan Nieuwerburgh from the Columbia University Graduate School ofBusiness. According to Professor Van Nieuwerburgh, Covid and thesudden rise of remote work spawned crises in terms of vacant officespace and a cascade of other troubles in big cities across America.The professor believes things can only get worse before they getbetter. The professor goes on to cite those cities most likely to fallprey to the Doom Loop, including New York. Don’t miss this!

In today’s Replay, Kevin’s customer explains what sold her on ProViawindows. Our Horror Story is about a professional contractor Facebookaccount where they ask rudimentary questions that you wouldn’t expectfrom home improvement pros. Many first-time home buyers have beenstymied by a persistent seller’s market. Now first timers in New Jersey aregetting a helping hand in the form of a forgivable loan to help fund adownpayment. In many NJ counties the amount of the loan is $15,000. Insome counties it’s $42,000. Yes...there are requirements on the buyer andon the properties in the program. However, NJ seems to be on the righttrack to help veterans and others become first time homeowners.

In the Replay today, you can’t always take reviews at face value. Kevincites one that praises an improperly done roofing job. Our Horror Storydeals with a window installation that went off the rails – and the contractor attempted to justify it. In today’s Feature, we get reactions from realtors in North Carolina and California to the class action that changes the way agents for residential sellers and buyers are compensated. Who will it impact the most...sellers, buyers or real estate agents?

In the Replay, this homeowner can’t wait to get started on a whole newexterior featuring ProVia products. It’s again time for The Bad Guy Bulletin.We’re joined by both Marc Furber from the Bucks County DA’s Office andMike Bannon from Bucks County Consumer Protection Weights andMeasures. Both report on the latest scams, and Mike has great news forPennsylvania residents: home title surveillance is now available from yourlocal recorder of deeds for FREE. In our Feature today...in case youhaven’t heard, a class action suite involving the National Association ofRealtors (NAR) will result in a change in the way agents for residentialsellers and buyers are compensated. Will this result in savings for buyersand sellers of residential properties? How will it impact the incomes ofagents for sellers and buyers? Join us this week and next to hear how topreal estate professionals think this change in commission structure willimpact the business.

In the Replay today, Kevin reports on a window BOGO that is a definiteNOGO. In the Horror Story, Kev spots a contractor scaffolding accidentwaiting to happen on a siding group’s Facebook page. Hope the contractorhad worker’s comp. The subject of our Feature today is spring projects,featuring decks. Steven, a Trex product manager, explains the manyreasons why Trex remains a leader in composite decking and railings. It allcomes down to great appearance, durability, value for the money, incredible warranties and a corporate ethic that drives new product innovation.

In the Replay today, Ron questions Kevin about the appeal of ProVia®products including windows, doors, and siding, among his customers. Threefactors stand out: the ProVia warranty, appearance, and durability. OurHorror Story today deals with the replacement of a window that failed tomeet HOA standards. As you can imagine, this caused much needlessaggravation. The subject of our Feature today is ventilation and Professor Kennedy schools us on the importance of it.

In the Replay today, Caroline walks us through the many updates Kevinand crew have brought about in her house, one of the oldest in America. Intoday’s Horror Story, Kevin shares on bad window installations. In the Feature, our frequent guest, the multiple award-winning interior designer, Donna Hoffman easily shifts gears to suggest modestly priced decorating updates to heighten the appeal of a rental property, a boomer couple’s home that they’ve finally put on the market and the home of a couple who have decided to age in a place, but the home needs a bit of a refresh. Three different solutions, all of which can be accomplished on a modest budget.

In the Replay today, we interview Sean about his choice of newProVia® windows. The look and the limited lifetime warranty, inparticular, stood out in Sean’s mind. Also, the Bad Guy Bulletin is this week!In the Feature today, MattC., one of the two Crypto Matts who keeps adding to ourknowledge of the Crypto landscape, is back to facilitate ourunderstanding of the CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency),being studied by the U.S. and already implemented in China andelsewhere. Matt will cover the upside and the downside of a USCBDC, and the fact that it is not a forgone conclusion here.

In the Replay today, except for a few finishing touches, it’s a wrap forDianne’s kitchen, featuring an expansive ProVia® window with built-inblinds. You can pick up pointers in this final interview with Dianne. Intoday’s Horror Story, a homeowner gets duped with a lie about siding. Inthe Feature today, Joe Bograd, a Re/Max Elite Realtor makes his client'sproperties stand out with a branding program second to none. Joepromotes the Bograd Team on YouTube, TV, radio billboards social media,etc. – all while highlighting properties he represents in PA, NJ, and Miami.The bottom line: the Bograd team is a market mover even in a tight seller’smarket. There are lessons to be learned by listening to Joe.

In the Replay today, Kevin’s customer, Dianne, is ecstatic about herexpansive, new ProVia kitchen window that provides a lot more light anda view of her beautiful backyard. In the Horror Story, Dianne shines aspotlight on contractors who fail to return homeowner calls. Not a greatway to get business!!. In today’s Feature, the answer to the questionposed above is: regional insurers who don’t write business in westernstates are prone to wildland fires, Tornado Ally, and Florida and other shorelinestates. Today, Mike Celucci from Celucci Foran in Media PA enlightens us aboutregional insurers like Erie, who avoid coverage in areas prone to naturaland man-made disasters, and therefore can keep their rate increasescontained. This is an eye-opener!!!

In the Replay today, Kevin and Ron raise awareness of roofing companiespromoting new roofs and citing hail and wind damage. They’ll evenrepresent you in talks with your insurance carrier. Think twice before youfall for this. In today’s Bad Guy Bulletin, we tip you off to scams you need toavoid. In the Feature, as a follow-up to an interview we did on hazardsposed by dead ash and other trees in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, thisweek’s feature is about a drive-around Kevin and Ron did with two toparborists. What we photographed in a park in Doylestown, PA, and threebusy roads in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be postedto the Your Valuable Home Instagram and Facebook accounts. With thehigh cost of taking down dead ash and other trees in PA, NJ, and manyother states, the logical first step is to simply raise awareness of the dangerof dead trees for motorists, cyclists, and hikers.

In the Replay today, Dianne paints a picture of her new kitchen and itsdefining characteristic, a ProVia® picture window with built-in blinds. In theHorror Story, if you’re considering an HVAC split system, make sure theinstaller strings the tubes inside – not outside – the house. Wow!! And inthe Feature, Matt C. and Matt P., two Crypto-savvy individuals who we callthe CryptoMatts, join us this week for an interview to advance yourunderstanding of Crypto and its many moving parts. We’ll cover how itstarted, how it’s evolved and where it’s going as a new form of currencyand technology aimed at facilitating secure financial transactionsworldwide. We’ll learn that, after a volatile period, in 2024 Crypto appearsto be settling down and embraced by large financial institutions. You won’tfind any buy or sell recommendations here, just knowledge and plenty of it.

In the Replay today, Kevin and Ron reveal the scams, lies, and shaky salespitches some contractors employ to get jobs. In the Horror Story, we cite abad roofing job that led to a bad siding job. Today’s feature was promptedby Ron’s visit to his godson’s parent’s home, where he experienced theexcellence of their refreshed kitchen. There was no need to change thebasic footprint of the cabinets, which were in great shape. So, afterweighing the cost of replacing the cabinets, the decision was made toretain the base cabinets, make the change to new doors and hardware in aNOW style – and paint the base cabinets on the spot in a matching “2024”color. Add a new countertop, sink, crown molding, and appliances, and theresult is a huge WOW at a modest price. Listen to the CEO of FreedomMillwork in Bucks County explain the project and breaks down the price forthe average kitchen. Don’t miss this!

In the Replay today, Kevin and Ron explain how a responsiblehome improvement contractor can make a positive impact on afamily. It’s the third week of the month...time for the Bad GuyBulletin, with contributions from Mike Bannon from Bucks CountyConsumer Protection, Marc Furber from the Bucks DA’s Officeand Ron, whose mortgage holder was hacked by the bad guys.In the Feature today, Rebecca Edwards points out top family and home safety and security products and advice on safewise.com We cover everything from a personal GPS tracker for people walking alone to the best home security system and a personal stun gun. Don’t miss a second!!!

In the Replay today, Kevin walks us through the renovation of a 300-year-old farmhouse. In the Horror story, Kevin discovers a new company onInstagram and their improper installation of windows and roofing.In the Feature, Jim Mailey, Senior Technical Training Coordinator fromSimpson StrongTie, walks us through the products his company makes tobring about more resilience in the connections between framing members.Something to consider if you re-do your siding.

In the Replay today, Mike talks about his kitchen/laundry room project thatKevin is about to begin. Like all homeowners, Mike isn’t immune tocontractor Horror Stories. Today, he shares one involving a siding job gonebad. In today’s Feature, Donna Butts, a frequent contributor and greatfriend to Your Valuable Home, joins us to share inspirational stories ofpeople across generations helping each other live life to the fullest. Donnais the Executive Director of D.C.-based Generations United. Kev, as yourecall, Donna joined us in 2021 to discuss in-law suites. You had justcompleted one in your home. Anyone contemplating an in-law suite shouldlisten to that interview in our release the week of 4/19/21. In today’sFeature, Donna also shares the exciting news about the formation of theIntergenerational Housing Learning Network. The IHLN can advise aboutall forms of intergenerational housing from home sharing, to co-housing,grandfamily housing, and, of course, in-law suites.

In the Replay, Kevin is referred to a dissatisfied roofing customer to provideadvice. In the Horror Story, Nissi explains the roofing nightmare nohomeowner should have to deal with. In the Feature today, renownedarchitect and frequent Your Valuable Home guest, Illya Azaroff explains ascenario whereby a young family can buy and build a modest house that’sresilient, sustainable, and expandable as the family grows. This all provesthat home ownership can be within the grasp of those who make wise,outside-the-box decisions. Clue: the classic saltbox makes for anaffordable, expandable design.

In the Replay today, Kevin provides a progress report on major renovationshis company is doing to a 300-year-old farmhouse. It’s again time for the Bad Guy Bulletin is our once-a-month segment devoted to exposing all sorts of scams and scammers. George Smart is on a mission “to document, preserve, and promote residential Modernist architecture.” He’s doing that in myriad ways, including hosting a Modernism podcast and presiding over the world’s largest open mid-century digital archive. We learned a lot in our talk with George and you will, too.

In our Replay and Horror Story today, Frank fills us in on his in-law suitewhich is now on the right track. The same project began as a contractorHorror Story that lasted about a year. In the Feature today, a deer strike will ruin your day. Getting hit by a dead, falling tree could destroy your home, your car, and/or take your life. Today we get a short, intensive course on why our landscape, including roads and municipal rights of way, holds the potential for disaster with thousands of dead and dying ash, oak, and other trees. It’s a problem compounded by legalities and complacency aboutcorrective measures like removing fallen trees from power lines. Weexplore this little understood, but vital topic with a veteran arborist and anan attorney who specializes in municipal and tree law. What you hear shouldlead you to conclude that the people of every impacted state need to befully educated about the danger in the trees, and, at the least, dead treesthat have fallen on power lines need to be removed as quickly as possibleand/or taken down before they drop.

In the Replay today, Kevin reports on a large, 300-year-old house that’sgetting an extreme makeover. His first order of business: replace 40-somewindows.In the Horror Story, Kevin reports that a driveway repaving job has gone totally out of control. In the Feature, Kevin proves that you can take advantage of a major renovation to make major, long-overdue upgrades.

In the Replay today, we revisit Mike for the final time. The post-firereconstruction that became a nightmare for him and his wife is redone farbeyond his expectations.The Horror Story involves the refrigerator in Kevin’s home, and it has a happy ending. After several attempts by repair people to fix a nagging problem, Kevin’s wife contacted the head of General Electric Appliances, and he made good things happen. Congratulations GE, for delivering outstanding customer service.In this week’s Feature, Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research for the National Association of Realtors, shares key takeaways from the NAR 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. There are striking findings in this study that every homeowner and homeowner wannabe needs to know about. For example, first-time home buyers need to be increasingly more affluent.

In our Replay today, Kevin provides sound advice on how to vet and hire a house painter.In today’s Horror Story, the choice of the wrong painterresults in a huge mess.Our Featured segment today focuses on Eight Days of Hope, a faith-based organization of volunteers who have helped victims of natural disasters in Florida, Hawaii, and elsewhere rebuild.Most recently, Eight Days of Hope expanded its mission to help young female victims of one of the most horrendous human disasters of our time — human trafficking.This is an inspirational story told by Eight Days of Hope founder and former ProVia® executive, Steve Tybor.

After listening to today’s replay, it would be a good idea to determine if your house is properly insulated. It’s the third week of the month – time for the Bad Guy Bulletin. In a tip sent in by Marc Furber from the Bucks County DA’s office, a contractor who shook down a homeowner for thousands is still on the loose. In another account, another shady contractor who demanded up-front money for multiple jobs he never completed, was taken out of circulation. In our Feature today...if you’ve ever considered buying or building a primary or vacation home off the grid, this interview with architect Illya Azaraoff should clear up a lot of “should I, or shouldn’t I” questions about the upside and possible downside of living off the grid.

In our Replay today, Jon Lapp, our sponsor Provia’s Product Manager forSiding briefs us on the newest addition to the ProVia siding line – HarborMill shingle and shake siding. Jon talks about how ProVia uses lasertechnology to mimic the look and feel of real wood, the architectural stylesmost suited to Harbor Mill, the myriad available colors, ease of installation,etc., etc. If you’re thinking about re-siding your home, you need to listen tothis.In the Horror Story, we relate the sorry tale of a homeowner whoshelled out a lot of money for an addition that didn’t happen. Thecontractor then asked for more money to start. Unreal!!!In our Feature today, we learn about the co-ownership of lux vacation homes with Chad Graven from Pacaso, a company with such a compelling business modeland a collection of outstanding homes that Pacaso scored a $1 billionvaluation six months after startup. WOW!!!

In the Replay, Mike talks about the progress made on his project, the entirehouse reno. In the horror story, Mike discusses the added issues from the previous contractor, you won’t believe what he did. Working our way down the California coast, we get a briefing from Heather Chadwell on the stable real estate market of Newport Beach, where the prices of many of the homes are in the stratosphere. Then on to the last stop on the Your Valuable Home Real Estate RoundUp 2023, San Diego, where real estate pro, Gabe Mendez, reports on an ongoing seller’s market. Despite low inventory and high-interest rates, Gabe points out some areas by zip code that remain values for younger buyers.

In this weeks replay, Kevin and Ron talk about the rising costs of permits. In the horror story is Not the Bad Guy Bulletin, it is the Bad appliance Bulletin! In the feature segment, the Real estate round up in heading to California, Suzi Farajiani, expects a tight seller's market to continue for some time. The good news here is that there are also towns in the LA area where homes are affordable by middle-income house hunters.

In the Replay of the Week, PA realtor, Jeff Parkins, has terrific advice about hunting for a new home in a seller’s market made more complex by rising interest rates and home prices. Relying on Jeff’s skills and tenacity, legendary performer, Kim Sledge beat the dynamics of the current real estate market in the Philadelphia area and found a great place to downsize. The Bad Guy Bulletin is about a ray of hope in the disheartening world of customer service, where the cost is often passed on to the customer. Our sponsor, ProVia, gets an “A” for human contact, an element often missing in customer service today. And EIN Presswire, the company that distributes press releases for Your Valuable Home, gets an “A” for a great customer service system. After leaving a message for a callback during off hours in the U.S., within minutes, Ron got a call from a diligent customer service pro in Italy. In the Real Estate Roundup this week, Scott Abernathy shares his invaluable knowledge and insights into the market for residential rentals. Is now the time to buy a rental property? Listen and learn. Scott also has words of wisdom about the hottest Tennessee markets for wannabe homeowners.

In the Replay today, ProVia’s Alyssa Hostetler takes us through the ProVia web-based Envision system that helps homeowner visualize howcombinations of ProVia products for the exterior of the home work together on homes of different architectural styles and on their home,. It’s amarvelous way to visualize the possibilities. And in the Horror Story, Kevin verbally spars with a contractor in the process of installing windows the wrong way. In the Feature today, we keep on working our way around the country with stops in St. Petersburg, FL and New York, New York...twomarkets where people keep buying and prices keep rising.

In the Replay today, Scott, from Our Sponsor ProVia, is in the studio to brief our listeners on ProVia’s superb metal roofing. It’s a one-and-done roofing system available in slate, shake and barrel tile styles, and it comes with a limited lifetime warranty. In today’s Horror Story, we learn why a contractor had to be convinced that removing the nailing flange from a new window was a big mistake. Wow! In this the third episode featuring our 2023 cross country Real Estate Roundup, we learn about hot markets in North Carolina...Wilmington on the coast, just above Myrtle Beach, and the inland Raleigh Durham area known as Research Triangle.

In the Replay today, we interview legendary singer, songwriter, Kim Sledge,and learn that even celebrities have to navigate a tight seller’s market tofind the right place to downsize. The continuing Horror Story s about theexperience Kevin and company are having to re-do the work a contractorwannabe attempted in a reconstruction after a house fire. Virtuallyeverything that was done has to be re-done. In the Feature, we get theword that the market is stable in storybook Talbot County on the easternside of the Chesapeake Bay, across the bridge from Annapolis. But inAnnapolis and most of the rest of Anne Arundel County, home prices keepgoing up with a few exceptions that you may want to hear about.

In our Replay, Joann’s “Mom suite” is complete. She’s moved in and lovin’ it. It’s the third week of the month...time for the Bad Guy Bulletin. Today We discuss how, in our opinion, more and more companies are passing the cost of customer service on to the customer. Based on your experience, do you agree? In the Feature today, real estate pros in New Jersey and Pennsylvania kick off the second year of the Your Valuable Home Real Estate Round Up. Join us over the next several weeks, as real estate pros from around the country weigh in on the state of the residential real estate market.

In the Replay, Michael and Michelle describe the devastating house fire that sidetracked their lives. In the Horror Story, as if things were not bad enough, Michael and Michelle hired a contractor who was more interested in shaking them down than building back their home. In the Feature today, Patrick Gilman Program Manager in the Wind Energy Technologies Office at the U.S. Department of Energy wraps up our four-part series How We’ll Power America Going Forward. It’s going to take a mix of clean energy resources to achieve President Biden’s goals of a 100 percent clean electric grid by 2035...a net zero economy by 2050. Wind will play a large role in that as one of the fastest growing sources of electricity in the U.S. Solar, Nuclear, Hydrogen and Wind...these 4 interviews speak to the future of How We’ll Power America. We thank the DOE for insight into their enormously important work.

In our Replay today, Chuck wraps up the story of the mom-suite he had built in his house.In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door.It’s week three of our Series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, who will explain how hydrogen is used today, and the potentially expansive use of it and fuel cells for trucks, trains, the family car and, yes, homes. Hydrogen will play a large role – along with nuclear, wind, and solar – in providing America with carbon-neutral clean energy by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 – and in job creation. Don’t miss this fascinating and vital discussion.

In our Replay today, Chuck wraps up the story of the mom-suite he had built in his house.In the Horror Story, a homeowner learns that the poor choice of a contractor results in a poorly installed patio door. It’s week three of our Series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward. Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sunita Satyapal, Director of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, who will explain how hydrogen is used today, and the potentially expansive use of it and fuel cells for trucks, trains, the family car and, yes, homes. Hydrogen will play a large role – along with nuclear, wind, and solar – in providing America with carbon-neutral clean energy by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 – and in job creation. Don’t miss this fascinating and vital discussion.

In our Replay today, we continue with the story of Chuck’s mother’s in-law suite...an invaluable story, if you’re planning multi-generational living arrangements.In the Horror Story, a “window company” measures incorrectly and poor installation results.In our Feature today, we get a fascinating rundown on two new types of nuclear technology sure to play a large role in How America Powers Itself Going Forward. This briefing comes from Dr. Caty Huff, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy. This isanother Feature not to be missed.

In the Replay today, Chuck (Joanne's son from last week) completes the story of the In-law suite that he hired Kevin to build in his house. In the Horror Story, roof contractor is FULL of excuses. In our Feature today, we begin the four-part series, How We’ll Power America Going Forward, with subject, experts from the US Department of Energy. To begin this, Your Valuable Home exclusive will talk with Garrett Nilsen, DOE Deputy Director, about the current status and future of solar Then, in the following three weeks, we’ll dig deep into the initiatives the DOE is undertaking to develop an exciting new generation of nuclear power, hydrogen and make greater use of the wind as a power source All of these technologies working together will play a tremendous role in How We’ll Power America Going Forward. Don’t miss this series.

In our Replay, Joanne shares the early stages of what it’s like to build multi-generational living accommodations in her son’s house.In the Horror Story, THE BAD GUY BULLETIN, is a must-listen.In our Feature today, Brandi Snowden, Director, Member, and Consumer SurveyResearch discusses the National Association of Realtors recent Sustainability Report. In this report, NAR members (brokers and agents) let us in on their customers’ perceptions and real issues in residential real estate from multiple perspectives. It’s all about brokers reporting on the stated preferences of the home-buying public. Much of this might intersect with what’s on your mind.

This episode is the fourth of a special 4 part series of listener favorites! Enjoy!--In our Replay today, Tish shares her and her husband’s Adventure in Downsizing. Be prepared to take notes and learn from their experience. In the Horror Story today, an “electrician” made Swiss Cheese out of a ceiling to install a few lights. Hard to believe! Our Feature today focuses on a culprit that can change your life: Lyme. Could the chronic condition of a family member or friend be the result of undiagnosed Lyme+ Disease? What is Lyme+? Are most family practice physicians capable of identifying Lyme or Lyme+? Is the average blood test to detect Lyme effective? Is routine antibiotic treatment for Lyme sufficient? What is Bartonella? These and many other questions about insidious Lyme disease are answered by a renowned authority on the subject, Dr. Steven Phillips. Why is Your Valuable Home addressing Lyme? Because many of our listeners, their children, and their pets are at risk for this disease.

This episode is the third of a special 4 part series of listener favorites! Enjoy!--In the Replay today, Tom explains why he and his wife decided on ProVia Siding and he admires a siding job well done. In the Horror Story, still, another contractor claims to be what he’s not on social media. We don’t have to tell you that more bad guys than ever are working overtime to separate you from your hard-earned money. In addition to rip-offs by unscrupulous contractors, email, snail mail, and telephone scams are definitely on the rise and the bad guys are getting bolder every day. Learn about the latest scams. Knowledge is your first line of defense!

This episode is the second of a special 4 part series of listener favorites scheduled to post over the span of the next 4 Fridays! Enjoy!--In the Replay today, Don shares the plan for his house now under construction in the Jersey seaside town of Stone Harbor. In the Horror Story, a new door installation reveals a potentially catastrophicproblem....no header! If you have residential investment properties or are thinking about acquiring one, invest 30 minutes listening to Scott Abernathy. Scott is the most recent past president of the National Association of Residential Property Managers, and head of his on-property management firm – PMI Professionals – in Murfreesboro, TN. We’ll be talking with Scott about what he thinks is ahead in the market for residential investment real estate.

This episode is the first of a special 4 part series of listener favorites scheduled to post over the span of the next 4 Fridays! Enjoy!--In the Replay today, Mike phones in an update on the installation of his new ProViawindows and doors. In the Horror Story, we cover the shortcomings in somemanufacturers’ warranties. In the Feature this week, we interview Jessica Lautz, PhD, Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) about the residential real estate market in 2022. Will the seller’s market stay hot? Will home values continue to soar? Will interest rates help or hurt the housing market in 2022? Also, get the inside story of the NAR’s 10 top “hidden gem” markets for 2022.

In the Replay today, we wrap up Tom’s dormer expansion project. It was a tough job for Kevin and company, but the end result is just what Tom had envisioned.In our Horror Story, we uncover the case of a contractor who started a large project without getting the required permits. He did, however, require large upfront payments.In the Feature, Cam Jaggard from the PEW Charitable Trusts is back to explain the two key strategies in the Marsh Forward plan that will guide 300 organizations and individuals as they strive to preserve imperiled salt marsh along the U.S. Atlantic Coast.Strategy 1: Protect and restore the health and functions of existing salt marsh and Strategy 2: Conserve marsh migration corridors and remove or retrofit barriers to ensure salt marshes can shift (migrate) as sea levels rise.If you live along any of the country’s coastlines, you need to hear this.

In our Replay today, Tom and Kevin explain the intricate job of adding livable space in the dormers of Tom’s home. In the Horror Story, a homeowner is left with a lot of problems in a project done by a contractor his HOA approved. Our Feature today is about a massive project to rescue a vital natural resource. Coastal salt marsh performs multiple important functions, like serving as a carbon sink and an effective line of defense against rising seas. A massive initiative is underway to save 1,000,000 acres of salt marsh where many of our listeners reside in coastal North and South Carolina, Georgia and the upper East Coast of Florida. Cameron (Cam) Jaggard from the PEW Charitable Trusts is with us to explain how PEW and 300-some organizations and individuals, including the Department of Defense and the Gullah Geechee people (direct descendants of slaves) came together to save the salt marsh. This is the first of a two-part interview with Cam. Part two comes next week when he shares the key points of Marsh Forward, the actual plan to rescue this all-important natural resource.