Help People See the Unseen with a Home Certification
Energy-efficient upgrades provide plenty of benefits to homeowners, but they are mostly invisible....
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 to Make Your Garden Greener
Best practices in the garden include sustainable choices. Making eco-conscious landscaping choices...
Huge Increases in Home Insurance Suggest a Shift in Natural Risks
As home insurance goes through the roof, the untold story is that the biggest claims are going to...
Sustainability at the Forefront of Flooring
Innovative flooring products provide sustainability and performance benefits. When consumers make...
Solar System and Storage Essential to Zero Energy Ready Homes
Solar panels, battery storage plus service to manage them equals a win for consumers and the...
Homebuyers Continue to Prioritize Healthy Homes
While the pandemic brought health to the forefront for more people than in the past, that focus...
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...
