9 Ways to Ditch Plastic
Since about half of the plastic in municipal solid waste in the U.S. is generated by residential...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
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...
Hitting the Energy Efficiency Accelerator State by State
Moving the needle on energy-efficient homes depends on numerous variables. Some states are farther...
Stress Eating over Climate Change? Become a Climatarian
Adjusting your diet can be good for the planet, not just your body. When you eat a plant-based diet...
Half of Young Home Buyers Plan to House Hack— But Can They?
House hacking for rental income to offset a mortgage is popular in theory, but it’s not always as...
Consumers Demand Energy Efficiency–and are Willing to Pay for It
Recent surveys show that an energy-efficient home is valuable to consumers. We’ll break down which...
Remodeling May Be Required When Young Adults Live With Parents
Some DIY remodeling may be needed for everyone’s comfort and privacy when Millennials and Gen Zs...
From Building Science Experiment to Forever Home
Building science experts converted an uncomfortable 1970s energy guzzler into a home for the 21st...
Gen Z Generation Flocking to Surprising Locations
Affordability, lifestyle and work drive most choices about where to live, but members of the Gen Z...
Today’s Buyers Value Proximity Over Luxury
Despite the continued preference for work from home, millennial and Gen Z buyers prize walkable...
Stop Doomscrolling: Homeownership May Still Be an Option
High interest rates, expensive homes and few of them to buy have led some young renters to feel...
Home Improvement CO2 Karma
Not every eco-friendly “home improvement” adds value to your home. Find out which renovations...
Millennials Don’t Camp, They Glamp
The rise of luxury outdoor experiences like glamping is just one manifestation of millennials’...
