The (Near) Future of Smart Home Tech

The (Near) Future of Smart Home Tech Published by: RISMedia.com (Written by: Brianna Barcena), September 20, 2018 Using a handheld device like it's a magic wand to instantly control the temperature, lighting, security and overall atmosphere of your home is no longer the starry-eyed stuff of
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Is ‘Green’ at a Premium? Depends Where You Purchase

Is ‘Green’ at a Premium? Depends Where You Purchase Published by: RISMedia (written by: Suzanne De Vita), April 21, 2018 Who says you need “green” to get a green home? According to an analysis by REALTOR.com®, eco-friendliness is becoming the norm—and being a green homeowner may not be as
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GREEN – Are You Home Energy Aware?

GREEN - Are You Home Energy Aware? Published by: Christopher Tenggren - HomesInTheFoxValley.com - August 10, 2017 After the mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is for utilities and the major component is energy.  Contributing factors include air leaks, insulation, heating and
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GREEN – Sustainability: How NAR Is Responding to Growing Interest

GREEN - Sustainability: How NAR Is Responding to Growing Interest Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog (commentary by: Bob Goldberg, CEO of the National Association of REALTORS®), July 5, 2017 When you hear the term “sustainable real estate,” what topics come to mind? Perhaps your
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5 Practical Water Conservation Tips to Keep Your Garden Lean and Green

5 Practical Water Conservation Tips to Keep Your Garden Lean and Green Published by: RISMedia on the HouseCall Blog, June 27, 2017 You don’t need a degree in horticulture to know that water is the lifeblood to a green, luscious garden. But the spring and summer seasons also tend to be when
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GREEN – Energy Saving Back to Basics: Simple Winterizing Strategies Deliver Big Benefits

GREEN - Energy Saving Back to Basics: Simple Winterizing Strategies Deliver Big Benefits Published by: the National Association of REALTORS - GREEN REsource Council Often it's only with the first long snap of cold weather that people start thinking about doing some winterizing projects. Then
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8 Smart Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill Costs

8 Smart Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill Costs Published by: REALTOR.com (writen by: Jamie Wiebe, image by: Hero Images/Getty Images), June 22, 2016 Energy use sneaks up on you. One day, you think you’re being responsible—flipping off lights, not running the AC excessively, turning the TV off
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GREEN – Find Your Carbon Footprint and Learn How to Reduce it!

GREEN - Find Your Carbon Footprint and Learn How to Reduce it! Published via: the National Association of REALTORS - GREEN REsource Council Did you know... Your carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases you generate annually. The lower your
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Tenggren Earns 2015 EverGREEN Award from NAR’s GREEN REsource Council

Tenggren Earns 2015 EverGREEN Award from NAR's GREEN REsource Council Published by: RISMedia.com, August 31, 2015 2015 EverGreen Recipients Dedication, Commitment, and Education are what this year’s two EverGreen Award recipients share. The recipients, Christopher Tenggren & John
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GREEN and Energy Efficient Home Features Popular with Recent Home Buyers

GREEN and Energy Efficient Home Features Popular with Recent Home Buyers Published by: the National Association of REALTORS - GREEN REsource Council, March 17, 2015  This infographic takes a look at the green and energy-efficient home features popular with recent home buyers. The data comes
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