New Year, New Homebuyer Priorities
Homebuyer views of affordability encompass more than just initial costs. As potential homebuyers...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
Code Compliance: Finding and Sizing the Right Pipe
Here's an easy way to estimate peak water demand accurately and size your pipes accordingly. The...
Streamlined Home Performance Tool for Every Home
Home performance data on 92 million homes now available to every buyer, seller, homeowner,...
Why Accurately Measuring Water Demand Matters
IAPMO is tackling water waste, one over-sized pipe at a time. The mission of IAPMO is to develop...
Leaning Into a Sustainable Nesting Season
Interior designers have tips and tricks to warm up your home without cranking up the heat. When...
An AI Primer Without the Hype
AI has both a light and dark side. Let’s focus on the biggest potential upside: efficient planning,...
Is a Fixer-Upper Really an Affordable Solution?
A fixer-upper can be a sustainable and affordable option if you choose carefully. Prospective...
An Affordable Mortgage Option May Be Heading Your Way – But Do You Really Want It?
New mortgage options that could make homebuying cheaper are possibilities. Find out whether they...
Green Banking: Where Climate Activism and Capitalism Collaborate
Consumers and business owners who want to do well while doing good may want to consider opening...
From the Outside In: Durability at the VISION House Hickory Grove
Smart building techniques and materials keep homes comfortable and affordable for the long term. At...
Communities Need Residents—and They’ll Pay You to Become One
Whether you are moving to escape climate change impacts—or to find a lower cost of living or a...
Solar Power Supports Zero Energy Ready Homes
Integrating solar technology into homes from the beginning can lower energy costs and provide...
Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Part of the Neighborhood in Eco-Conscious Developments
Some luxury developments focus on more than pampering residents—they’re caring for the flora and...
