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...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
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...
Passive Principles
Dedication to good design and quality enhance product selections at the VISION House Austin. Alan...
Protecting Homes Amid California’s Devastating Wildfires
In an age of climate crisis after climate crisis, now is the time to get real about protecting...
Efficiency Secrets of a National Production Builder
Halfway through construction, three models for the VISION House Las Vegas project rise in the...
Doubling Down on Decarbonization
Progress on multiple fronts continues towards decarbonization goals for 2030 and beyond. Most...
Doors and Windows Support Design Driven Sustainability
The Andersen Windows & Doors sustainability commitment meets the challenges of extreme weather in...
Are Investors Blocking Homebuyers or Is it Your Parents?
Whether it’s by Baby Boomers or investors, younger would-be homebuyers feel blocked. If you hoped...
Roadmap to Decarbonization
Carrier’s product sustainability leader outlines the company’s plan to meet net zero goals. As the...
