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September 2019

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Homeowners Underestimating Renovation Costs

Homeowners are underestimating the cost of renovation projects, according to a recent Discover Personal Loans survey. One reason is that they may not be factoring in labor costs when they’re crunching numbers.

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Knowledge Refresh: 7 Simple Udgrades Bring Year-Round Efficiency, Comfort

If you’re just getting started with green home upgrades, there’s no better time to incorporate energy-saving measures than right before the season changes. 

Seven simple upgrades require minimal effort and will yield immediate and year-round benefits. 

August 2019

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NAR Wins Sustainability Award

Just two years after launching its sustainability program, the National Association of REALTORS® has won an award for its efforts to integrate sustainability throughout the organization. 

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Mark Your Calendar: 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo

Even though it seems far off, now is the time to get the 2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo on your calendar and start thinking about what you want to get out of the November conference.

The REALTORS® Conference will take place November 8-11, while the REALTORS® Expo will take place November 8-10 in San Francisco.

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Educated Home Inspectors, Advancing Home Performance

Every profession – real estate practitioners, lenders, appraisers and so forth -- associated with a real estate transaction plays an important role in advancing home energy efficiency.

The home inspection industry is no exception.