News and Insights

For most Chicagoans, the alderman’s office is a place to buy parking stickers and complain about ward problems – rats, broken street lights, and potholes. 

Joe Moore, alderman of Chicago’s 49th Ward, has changed the relationship with his constituents.  
Thanks to the Participatory Budgeting (PB) project Moore launched, residents now have different reasons to visit and connect with Moore and his staff. 

It’s hard to miss all the news about aspiring homeowners and their wants, challenges and needs. Instead of viewing their challenges as a barrier, think of it as a business opportunity. 

For one, it’s a chance to get them on board with green home concepts early and help them understand the value of those features. 

There are more than 1 million solar photovoltaic (PV) homes, yet finding data on those systems is cumbersome for real estate practitioners and consumers. As these homes become more prevalent, there needs to be a way to get data about such properties into MLSs. 

You probably already have your plans in place for your Earth Day celebration on April 22. 
But don’t forget to remind clients about the small actions they can take each day to improve the planet. 

If you’ve struggled to cobble together energy data for a particular home, hunt down eligible rebates, and estimate the value and energy savings of potential upgrades for clients’ properties, the new GREEN Member Benefit with HomeSelfe may be the tool for you.