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June 2016

June 2016

Green Meets Universal Design 

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. 

June 2016

Message from the Director

Momentum. That’s how I’d describe the vibe at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. 

Environmental topics are permeating new parts of the real estate industry and green issues have become a subject of discussion in places where they weren’t just a few years ago.

May 2016

This Month's Tips: Buyers Prefer Green

Wondering where to put your renovation dollars? 

Here are three green features and the share of buyers who, in in a recent National Association of Home Builders home buyer preference survey, labeled them either essential or desirable. 

June solar

SKILLS: Shining the Light on Solar

Are you representing a client who is selling a home with solar panels on the roof? Is your buyer looking to make an offer on a house with solar panels? If so, here is what you need to know better prepare your client in advance.

Jan 16

Student Debt Delays Home Purchasing

The National Association of Home Builders’ home buyer preference survey uncovered the green features that buyers want and how much extra they’d pay for them.