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December 2023

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Use NAR Report Findings to Promote In-Demand Energy Efficiency Features, Enhance Client Relationships

The most important environmental feature to buyers in all regions was heating and cooling costs, which 82 percent of buyers found at least somewhat important.
 
That's one statistic from the National Association of Realtors®' 2023 Profile of
Home Buyers and Sellers
, research that explores the interests and motivations of home buyers and sellers. 

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News Bytes: AI, Heat Pumps, and Quality Affordable Housing

Here’s a handful of recent stories to help you stay up on industry events and to share with clients. 
1. AI trained to identify least green homes - Using AI, Cambridge University's Department of Architecture researchers created a deep learning model that makes it faster, easier, and cheaper to identify hard-to-decarbonize houses—responsible for over 25% of housing emissions—and develop strategies to improve their green credentials. 

November 2023

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Green Designee Drives Sustainability Movement for Her Profession, Daughter’s Future

When her daughter was born in 2018, Ashley Rummage wanted what every parent wanted for their child: to live a safe, healthy future in an environment where she could grow and thrive.

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10 Takeaways from NAR’s Commercial Sustainability Report

The National Association of REALTORS® recently conducted a survey, REALTORS® & Sustainability: Commercial Report, among REALTORS® to gauge their interest in and understanding of sustainability within the commercial real estate sector. 

Whether you're immersed in commercial real estate or considering adding it to your business offerings in 2024, the research provides essential insight that increases your understanding of sustainability trends and client preferences.

October 2023

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NAR NXT's Green Focus, Reception Honors 2023 EverGreen Award Winner

The annual NAR NXT in Anaheim is just a few weeks away, so it's time to firm up
your schedule. 
 
One must-attend event is the ABR®, GREEN, and SRES® Networking & Awards Reception. 

The fun evening gives you a chance to relax and network with like-minded colleagues as passionate as you are about green and sustainability.