From induction ranges to faucet aerators, there are many ways to boost a kitchen’s sustainability score. You’ve heard it here before: More than half of real estate professionals recently reported that their clients are interested in sustainability. For some homeowners, environmental consciousness is a lifestyle choice. For others, going green is purely practical. Reducing energy …
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Sep 19
Design Choices Sellers Might Want to Rethink
Social media causes a lot of hype, but trends change frequently and could hurt resales. Sellers are wise to play it safe with timeless simplicity. Three Key Takeaways You’ve cautioned your home sellers that the pastel pink upholstered sofa they love because it’s oh-so-Barbie-ish, won’t fly with most buyers. You’ve also warned them that their …
Sep 18
Climate Resilience: Protecting Homes from Extreme Weather
Preventative measures help homeowners mitigate the risks and costs of weather-related damage while increasing sustainability. Three key takeaways: In recent years, news reports have updated homeowners on climate change and disasters, from hurricanes that cause catastrophic flood and wind damage to snowstorms that lead to ice dams and frozen gutters. Wildfires, hailstorms and drought also …
Sep 17
Sustainable Spaces: The Bathroom
These eco-friendly bathroom upgrades cut energy costs and help attract today’s sustainability-minded buyers. It may come as no surprise that American households use most of their water in the bathroom. Approximately 24% of a household’s water use can be traced to the toilet alone, and another 20% goes down the shower drain. But water isn’t …
Sep 17
230 78th Street #2, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 – Jersey Shore Vacation Home.
230 78th Street #2, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 $1,249,000 Est. Mortgage $6,977/mo*4 Beds2 Baths1680 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Kevin P. Gillespie – RE/MAX PREFERRED SEA ISLE Description about this home for sale at 230 78th Street #2, Sea Isle City, NJ. 08243 Extraordinary 2nd floor condo in the heart of Townsend’s Inlet boasting …
Sep 16
Intentional Spaces: What’s Trending in Yards
An increase in costs and continued focus on maximizing space has homeowners making intentional decisions about how to use their outdoor spaces. Three key takeaways: The desire to spend more time outdoors remains a priority for homeowners. The trend of transforming outdoor spaces into distinct “rooms” maximizes square footage with areas to cook, dine, relax, …
Sep 13
Inside Home Systems: Cut Carbon and Costs With a Heat Pump Water Heater
Heat pump water heaters are an energy-efficient solution to gas and electric pumps that could save homeowners money. More home buyers than ever are choosing energy-efficient heat pump water heaters over fossil-fueled water heaters. In 2022, American homeowners installed over 4 million HPWHs, and sales of HPWHs increased by 26%. Sales of gas water heaters …
Sep 12
7 Hot Home Styles This Summer
From “Japandi” to “kid zones,” find out what’s generating the latest buzz in home design. Home designs are becoming a mishmash of many styles. On one end, there’s calming, Zen-like retreats in softer color palettes, while on the other end, it’s all about dark and moody colors that are bold and memorable. Home remodeling site …
Sep 11
Sustainable Spaces: Patios and Decks
Experts say a home’s eco-friendly features—and their selling points—can extend to outdoor spaces, too. Real estate professionals nationwide have reported that home buyers are increasingly curious about houses’ eco-friendly features. When considering a home’s environmental friendliness, it’s natural to think first of Energy Star appliances and water-saving bathroom fixtures. But outdoor spaces can be sustainable, …
Sep 10
All Under One Roof: Trends in Multigenerational Living
Multigenerational living is a sticky trend, though there’s not one solution to make it work. Families and builders are working to meet the needs with creative, flexible solutions. Three key takeaways Multigenerational living continues to gain popularity in the United States. Preservation of cultural traditions, burden of expenses and caregiving, and warding off loneliness all …
Sep 09
Sustainable Spaces: The Garage
If a homeowner wants a greener garage, experts suggest starting with better insulation. We’ve said it before: The more eco-friendly the home, the easier it is to sell. That’s because today’s home buyers are increasingly interested in sustainability. And it’s not just a lifestyle or ethical stance, either; green features also help homeowners save on …
Sep 05
More Than a Lockbox
SentriLock, the Cincinnati-based lockbox, showing service, and experience management solution, has long put sustainability at the forefront of its manufacturing and operations. Company founder and CEO, Scott Fisher recently talked with REALTOR® Magazine about how Sentrilock puts sustainability into practice. The company, founded in 2002, is a subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS®. What …
