News and Insights

Universal design principles and green home features may seem mutually exclusive. 

But when the two concepts are combined in a house, the result can be a property that is safer and easier to maneuver and one that is water and energy efficient. 

Rosemarie Rossetti, who started using a wheelchair after an accident, has firsthand experience with both concepts. 

Your photos not only tell the story of your listings, but they also reflect on your personal brand. 

“If you’re not using good photos, you’re not marketing the property well,” says Jeremy Blanton, a Myrtle Beach, N.C., practitioner with RE/MAX Southern Shores, who traveled around the country for several years doing social media training and coaching. 

Keep your utility bills low when you head out on vacation this summer. 

Energy Star offers some to-dos before you leave. 

It’s sometimes hard to keep up with the details of all the home certification programs. 

For instance, changes to ENERGY STAR Certified Homes  have raised the bar and require new homes to achieve higher standards to receive the certification. 

Both renters and homeowners are concerned with home health issues found the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. 

Indoor air quality is homeowners’ leading concern, according to “Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Healthy Homes: Helping Consumers Make Informed Decisions.”