An Inman analysis of NAR data on residential sustainability over the past seven years reveals that fewer agents and brokers believe touting energy efficiency in listings elicits meaningful results. Continue reading
PACE loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they’ll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say. Continue reading
Improving the look and lighting in a home doesn’t have to be complicated. Brandon Doyle sheds light on innovative uses for smart shades — tech-savvy solutions that homeowners can leverage. Continue reading
Insulation, when installed properly, can significantly cut down energy costs, reduce noise, keep pests out, waterproof structures and minimize air filtration. Educate yourself on all the options so you can help your clients in their decision-making pr… Continue reading
The pandemic has changed a lot about the way people work and live their lives — and of course, that in turn has had a big impact on what they seek in a home. As we look ahead to the world post-pandemic, here are the trends that experts, agents and desi… Continue reading
Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year. Continue reading
From making homes more energy efficient to keeping up with repairs, here are 10 New Year’s resolutions for homeowners that agents can share with clients. Continue reading
HouseZero has been overhauled from its pre-war origins to generate more energy over its lifetime than was used to renovate it, targeting nearly zero energy for heating and cooling, zero electric lighting during the day, 100 percent natural ventilation … Continue reading