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A new program just launched by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) is sure to speed the progress toward making the real estate industry and the housing stock more sustainable. 

NAR’s Sustainability Program will bring a sharper industry-wide focus to sustainability and expand the pool of people who understand the value and principles of resource-efficient homes and communities.

Here are three steps the American Red Cross suggests taking before winter starts to prevent frozen pipes. 

Yes, homes in walkable areas command a price premium, according to Redfin’s “How Much is a Point of Walk Score Worth?” 

It, looked at how much walkability increases a home’s value and found that one Walk Score point can boost a home’s price by an average of $3,250.

Maybe August feels a little early to be thinking about prepping your roof for the fall and winter. But it’s so much easier to inspect and fix your roof now when it’s sunny and warm than it is to do it when it’s cold and windy or raining or snowing. 

Joan Crowe, director of technical services with the National Roofing Contractors Association, Rosemont, Ill., says that homeowners frequently ignore the roof and start paying attention only when there’s a problem like ice dams or interior water damage. 

Earth911.com offers some simple ways to reduce your pup’s environmental impact.