Azucena Rogacion says...
When they finally chose Home Federal Savings and Loan of Xenia, they made a special effort to sell the lender on their idea.
They added an electric furnace o the plans even though they felt the wood stove would be adequate. They figured it would increase its resale value. Schroeder, a commercial artist, drew a color sketch of the proposed house to show that it would have aesthetic appeal. They also stressed the energy-saving features of the house, noting that the money they would save from reduced heating bills would strengthen their ability to meet mortgage payments.
The savings and loan bought the idea and approved their mortgage.
Posted on September 18, 2010