8 main takeaways from Sotheby’s 2024 Luxury Outlook Report

Sustainability, global policy and technology are some of the biggest luxury topics going into 2024, according to the report released on Wednesday. CMO Bradley Nelson also said luxury agents should keep growing their networks to succeed in the new year. Continue reading

These green building materials will create a more sustainable future

Forget concrete and steel. According to CEO and investment expert Avi Philipson, the future of building is greener and more sustainable and fueled by surprisingly traditional materials. Continue reading

Value of promoting sustainability in listings keeps falling, Realtors say

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

Redfin issues sustainability report in wake of ‘digital redlining’ lawsuit

In its inaugural sustainability report on Wednesday, Redfin shared its efforts to improve housing access, equity and sustainability alongside corporate diversity and inclusion. Continue reading

Fifth Wall’s Brendan Wallace on why ‘proptech is existential’ for leaders

Fifth Wall’s co-founder revealed why proptech is worthy of venture capital, how friction generates money for lenders and why physics can better illuminate real estate’s carbon footprint. Continue reading

Why LEED-certified residences are so rare — but growing in popularity

It’s no surprise that for today’s eco-conscious buyers, LEED-certified residences represent a prize like no other. However, for now, such homes are a rarity. Here’s a closer look at why that’s the case, and why it could be changing. Continue reading

7 features the world’s wealthiest homebuyers can’t live without today

Luxury Portfolio International surveyed more than 4,600 high-income and high-net-worth individuals across more than 20 countries to find out what luxury buyers want now. Continue reading

Is 3D printing the answer for sustainable building?

The current construction industry remains powerful in its environmental degradation. However, 3D printing may offer a chance to rewire construction’s cyclical ideology, acting as a solution to both sustainability and efficiency. Continue reading

What agents should know about home solar power systems

As a real estate agent, it is beneficial to discuss different types of solar panels and systems with your buyers in order to refer them to the right solar installation professional. Continue reading

A third of Realtors bought or sold a ‘green’ home in the past year

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