Value of promoting sustainability in listings keeps falling, Realtors say
An Inman analysis of NAR data on residential sustainability over the past 7 years reveals that fewer agents and brokers believe touting energy efficiency in listings elicits meaningful results
Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they'll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say
by Matt Carter May 2
3 unexpected uses for smart shades
Opinion
Improving the look and lighting in a home doesn't have to be complicated. Check out these innovative uses for smart shades — tech-savvy solutions that homeowners can leverage
by Brandon Doyle Apr 8
What agents need to know about rigid foam insulation
Insulation, when installed properly, can significantly cut down energy costs, reduce noise, keep pests out, waterproof structures and minimize air filtration. Educate yourself on all the options so you can help your clients in their decision-making process
by Gerard Splendore Oct 5
What’s Next? Top design trends to expect post-pandemic
As we look ahead to the world post-pandemic, here are the trends that experts, agents and designers are seeing in home design and decor
by Christy Murdock Apr 30
A third of Realtors bought or sold a 'green' home in the past year
Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
10 New Year's resolutions for homeowners
Opinion
Here are 10 easy things to remind your clients of
by Nicole Solari Dec 30
Harvard HouseZero zero emissions efficiency home
Harvard's newly completed 'HouseZero' was designed to take existing architecture and upgrade it with 100% natural ventilation, 100% natural daylight and zero carbon emissions
by Teke Wiggin Dec 3
Maracay Homes in Adora Trails
Maracay is selling brokers, agents, and homebuyers on the benefits of the LEED green building standard
by Tina Casey Dec 29
3 tips to sell homes faster -- and for a higher price
Advertise home technology and savings to increase the value of the home
by Clint Stevens Jul 12
Renew brings energy efficiency financing to Florida
Property owners can consider cheaper upgrades with global iniaitives in mind
by Jennifer Riner Sep 14
How sellers can catch the first-time buyer wave this summer
4 home improvements sure to attract millennials
by Than Merrill Jun 28
Miami doesn't have energy efficiency at top of mind
Community-wide initiatives, local government operations, building policies and energy and water utilities are lagging in Miami.
by Erik Pisor Nov 5
Houston among Texas' most energy-efficient metros
Strict building codes, benchmarking of municipal buildings are primary reasons for Houston's ranking
by Erik Pisor Nov 3