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SOLD! NEW LUXURY HOME! 409 E Wistaria Ave, Arcadia

This breathtaking Arcadia home just sold! The superior craftsmanship and attention to detail, elegant yet functional floor plan, and prime location of this stunning piece of Arcadia real estate all offer the new owners exactly what they needed for their family. If you’re looking for your own dream home, you can start your Arcadia home search or you can contact me.

Brand New Custom Home in Arcadia…Award Winning Arcadia Schools…Bright and Airy…Spacious Floor Plan with Recessed Lighting and Crown Molding Throughout…High Ceiling Entry…Gleaming Marble Floors…Beautiful Circular Staircase…Bright Living Room with Marble Fireplace…Large Kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Center Island, and Breakfast Nook…Second Chef’s Kitchen for High Heat Cooking…Huge Family Room with Rich Hardwood Floors and Wet Bar…Large, Detailed Office with Large Windows and Private Side Entrance…Den with Designer Details…Roomy Upstairs Loft Area…Huge Master Suite with Spacious Walk in Closet…Master Bath with Marble Counters, Large Glass Shower, Spa Tub with Beautiful Steps…Two Large Bedroom Suites Upstairs and One Bedroom Downstairs…Plenty of Storage Closets…Separate Laundry Room with Storage Cabinets and Sink…Dual-Zone Air Conditioning. Central Vacuum…Beautifully Landscaped Yard…A Luxurious Home in a Wonderful Area! I just listed this gorgeous, brand new home in Arcadia. Please see the description below and let me know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a showing.

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Low-Cost Ways to Save Money and Go Green

With energy prices on the rise and global resources diminishing, more and more people are making efforts to conserve energy, water, and other resources. While some of the ways you can conserve can be expensive, below are some great, low cost ways to reduce your consumption.

1. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs – $3.50/bulb
Compared to traditional incandescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less energy, produce 75% less heat, and can last 10 times longer. According to Energy Star, if each household replaced just 1 light bulb in their home, we could save enough energy to power 3 million homes for a year, save more than $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.

2. Use Water-Saving Faucets, Showerheads, and Toilets – Free to $350+
Water-saving faucets, showerheads, and toilets can all help conserve water usage. Many cities now require faucets, toilets, and showerheads to conform to their water usage standards, with some even offer low cost solutions for homeowners. A water-efficient toilet can save between 8,000 to 18,000 gallons of water per year. And a water-saving showerhead alone can save up to 3,000 gallons of water, eliminate 1,000 lbs. in carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce your water bill by $50 per person per year.

3. Install a Water Heater Blanket, Lower the Water Temperature – $20
Traditional water heaters keep a large amount of water inside at a certain temperature, usually 140 degrees Fahrenheit. In order to reduce the amount of work required to keep hot water in the system, you can reduce the standard temperature to 130 degrees and install a water heater blanket. A water heater blanket wraps around the water heater to reduce heat loss by 25-40%. Be sure to keep important information regarding maintaining the water heater visible when you install one of these.

4. Change Your Air Filter – $10/filter
Dust and dirt that clog air filters can reduce their effectiveness and make your heating and cooling system work harder. A system with a clogged filter consumes more energy and has a shorter lifespan. Recommendations of how often to change your filter range from one month to three months depending on how often you use your air conditioning and heating system and how fast dust accumulates on the filter.

5. Programmable Thermostat – $40
Heating and cooling can be as much as half of your energy bills. A programmable thermostat that has multiple time settings can help you reduce your bills by turning off your heater or air conditioner while you’re at work and can reduce their usage during sleeping hours. This feature alone will help you reduce your heating and cooling bills by $150 a year.

6. Weather Stripping and Caulking Around Windows and Doors – $20-$50
Some older windows and doors don’t have proper weather stripping and some estimate that this can account for 46 percent of annual heat loss. Applying weather stripping and caulking around windows and doors can serve as a cost-effective way to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

While these methods can help you conserve energy at your current home, you may want to put green features into considering when searching for your next home. If you need help locating an already green San Gabriel Valley home, you can always email me or visit my website.