Climate Specific Design Solutions
Hardie fiber cement siding stands up to Austin’s harsh climate. When Peter Pfeiffer and Alan...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
To Condo or Not to Condo
Condos may look like an inexpensive first home, but they have a few drawbacks to consider. Want a...
Creating a VISION of Resilient Living
A systematic approach to extreme temperatures adds comfort and healthy indoor air quality to the...
Empty Pockets? How to Pay Your Buyer’s Agent Commission
New rules changed how buyer’s real estate agents get paid. But homebuyers are finding workarounds...
Shifting Down Without Compromise
Austin homeowners Judi and Robert George opted for a greener custom home where they can age in...
How to Get the Cash You Need to Buy a Home
Down payment and closing cost assistance may provide the boost you need to become a homeowner. Cash...
Too Cold or Too Hot? Try the Toilet Paper Test
How to Find Goldilocks Level Comfort at Home If your whole house can’t seem to hold the temperature...
Home Prices Rose 37% in the Last Five Years: Why?
Builders blame regulations and construction costs, but does the data bear that out? While the price...
Values and Value: Sustainable Counter Options That Offer Both
Choosing the right countertops can offer long-term sustainability and budget benefits. Like many...
Hate Cleaning the Oven? New Tech Detoxifies the Process
New appliances save your personal energy while reducing your home’s energy use. Whether you host a...
Streamlined Calculation with UA for New ENERGY STAR Requirements
Requirements for the new v3.2 ENERGY STAR certification, in place as of January 2025, mean builders...
Green Products Increase Appeal of Beazer’s Sustainable Homes
Products that are manufactured responsibly contribute to the sustainability at the VISION House Las...
HOAs in the Red Have Homeowners Singing the Blues
Nearly 76 million people in the U.S. live in communities with a homeowner's association. Rising HOA...
