The Problem With Appraisals
There is a mismatch between the current appraisal system and assessing the true value of...
Posts about Today's Homeowner
Unfixable Problems in Your New, Old House
You just bought your first old house, and you want to upgrade or repair everything. Prepare...
Streamlined Home Performance Tool for Every Home
Home performance data on 92 million homes now available to every buyer, seller, homeowner,...
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...
Dirty Little Secrets About Open Floor Plans
Despite punditry to the contrary, the open plan home no longer fits most family budgets or...
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...
Green Banking: Where Climate Activism and Capitalism Collaborate
Consumers and business owners who want to do well while doing good may want to consider opening...
Communities Need Residents—and They’ll Pay You to Become One
Whether you are moving to escape climate change impacts—or to find a lower cost of living or a...
Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Part of the Neighborhood in Eco-Conscious Developments
Some luxury developments focus on more than pampering residents—they’re caring for the flora and...
Two for One Simplified: Solar Integrated Roofing Products
Whether you’re replacing a roof or building a new house, combining solar panels and roof shingles...
Turning Home Dreams Into Themes
A high-performance home comes together like a game of 3D Chess, where location, siting, climate and...
