10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Starter Home
Housing market dynamics have changed. Should You Skip the Starter Home? Not so long ago, young...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
Extreme Durability Helps Make Metal Roofs Sustainable
Whether you’re building a new home or need to replace your roof, consider the merits of metal. When...
Don’t Forget the Batteries: Why Storage is Essential for Your Solar System
Whether you’re installing solar panels for the first time or want to upgrade your system, consider...
The Go Zone
Even with a site zoned for high density, the VISION House Hickory Grove overcame obstacles to build...
Living Well and Comfortably with New Technology
A cutting-edge heat pump water heater matches sustainability and wellness goals. While building...
New Year, New Homebuyer Priorities
Homebuyer views of affordability encompass more than just initial costs. As potential homebuyers...
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...
