Homebuyers Continue to Prioritize Healthy Homes
While the pandemic brought health to the forefront for more people than in the past, that focus...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
How Realtor Commission Changes Impact Buyers and Sellers
With commission practices upended, the race is on to see whether home sellers, buyers or certain...
Solar Plus Battery Storage for Maximum Benefits
Homeowners with solar panels can increase the value of their renewable energy with a storage...
Home Fire Sprinklers: Saving Lives and Peace of Mind
Home fires are a terrifying prospect for everyone, particularly for households with young children,...
How to Create a Zero-Carbon Budget
Find out what you can do to move the needle on climate change by lowering your own carbon...
Making the Most of Manufactured Stone Veneer
Home buyers today demand products that offer resilience and sustainability, which is why builders...
Looking for a Sustainable Product? Check for an EPD
Comparing products and materials for their environmental impact can be easier with Environmental...
Where Will the Younger Generation Live?
Challenges such as climate change and affordability impact younger renters and buyers most. They’re...
5 Ways an HVAC Upgrade is Healthier for the Planet
To make a big impact on Earth Day, consider upgrading your heating and air conditioning to a more...
The Manufactured Stone Sustainability Story
While natural stone may be nearly indestructible, it’s a finite resource. Manufactured stone offers...
Should I Expat to Own a Home?
Housing costs are more expensive than ever, and forecasters don’t expect that to change anytime...
9 Ways to Ditch Plastic
Since about half of the plastic in municipal solid waste in the U.S. is generated by residential...
Sticker Shock: Energy Bills Spur Home Buyer Remorse
Adjusting to a big mortgage payment is hard enough, but many buyers aren’t ready for the other...
