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“You vote with your money. By changing one house at a time, we can do something big. You have to be daring.”
--Joanne Douds CIPS, FIABCI, GMS, GREEN, sales associate with Weichert REALTORS®, Maplewood, N.J.

“The NAR Green Designation is a call to action,” says Joanne Douds. 

It’s a call she answered immediately after receiving her designation in 2009. 
 

See what’s trending in bathroom and kitchen design. Two Houzz studies bring you up to speed on the latest.

The National Association of Homebuilders’ Housing Trends Report shows who’s shopping for homes and buyers’ perceptions about inventory and affordability.

From the Director

I’m so glad to be joining you to advance the GRC’s mission of helping the real estate industry produce more sustainable homes, spreading green knowledge to more real estate professionals, and making a positive impact on the world. 

If your plan is to up your social media presence or get started with social media this year, start with a social media marketing calendar. 
 

Marki Lemons-Rhyal, a Chicago-based keynote and social media speaker and educator, offers some pointers on creating and using such a calendar and developing content that supports your business mission.