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Apr 08, 2021 by Liz Brumer Real estate has a tremendous opportunity to do a big part in saving the planet. With continued concerns over the impact corporations have on climate change, there are several real estate companies that are doing their part to save the planet. Reduction in reliance on fossil fuels, utilizing and/or providing renewable energy, […]

If you’re in the market for a home and want to start investing in real estate, you may want to consider a strategy known as “house hacking.” What’s involved in house hacking? It’s simple: You buy a multifamily property and live in one of the units while renting out the other(s) to generate income. This is a great […]

Kellie Rastegar Forbes Councils Member Forbes Real Estate Council Real Estate Kellie Rastegar is Co-Founder and Creative Director at Rastegar Property Group. GETTY With the pandemic causing many to flee densely packed coastal cities, smaller metros have boomed and will be looking to build on that growth in the coming years. With the populations in these areas […]

Here’s why real estate finance needs to build in sustainability: The real estate sector affects – and is affected by – climate change. We must identify solutions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. This approach can reap financial as well as moral dividends. The real estate sector has a serious impact on climate change. […]

Greenhabbing a property is very similar to that of a traditional rehab. Both real estate exit strategies involve the acquisition of a property with the intent to remodel it. The resulting product is then sold for a profit that is greater than both the acquisition and rehab costs. However, there is one particular aspect that prevents these two […]

Greenhabbing has been promoted as the next evolution in real estate exit strategies. The incorporation of sustainable materials and systems compliments the environment as much it contributes to an investor’s bottom line. It is essentially a win-win scenario for entrepreneurs and the local ecosystem. However, as a relatively new strategy, the greenhabbing concept may have eluded those […]

Sustainable practices are quickly becoming a priority for every business. The benefits offered by an eco-friendly environment have already supplanted previous trends on nearly every platform. Not only are they more environmentally sustainable, but they are also forecasted to save businesses and homeowners a substantial amount of money over a prolonged period of time. Of […]

The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance strategies this year, according to a new Urban Land Institute report. The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies in 2021, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute’s […]

The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance strategies this year, according to a new Urban Land Institute report. The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies in 2021, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute’s […]

Green Living Tips You Can Apply at Home People are drawn to a green-living lifestyle for a variety of reasons, whether it’s sound environmental practices, cost-savings initiatives, or the opportunity to instill positive values in the younger generation. Fortunately, green living satisfies all of these areas simultaneously, while offering other benefits at the same time. […]