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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.

In September, the annual NAR Sustainability Summit, held in Austin, TX, brought together leading sustainability speakers and guests who had diverse interests. 

Some were passionate about native plants, some wanted to enhance business sustainability and develop strategic plans, and others concentrated on addressing future housing needs.

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. 

A new client handout drops on October 30th. 
 
The topic, induction cooktops, is especially timely, given the push to electrify everything. Plus, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives for swapping gas for electric cooking — rebates of up to $840 — sweeten the deal for those looking to make their homes healthier and more sustainable. 

Josh Dickinson, GREEN, took an indirect route to the real estate industry. It included getting a degree in environmental engineering and an MBA.
 
After stints in other careers, including academic fundraising and environmental engineering jobs focused on water issues, he realized he wanted something else: autonomy, work that aligned with his values, and a career where he could make an impact on improving the environment.