Sales of previously owned properties are up in April

22 May, 2013

A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) indicated that home sales were up markedly during the Month of April compared to March.

Tornadoes remind coastal residents of damaging Superstorm Sandy

21 May, 2013

With the recent string of devastating tornadoes sweeping through the Midwest – with one recent storm even taking the lives of at least 51 individuals after slamming into an Oklahoma elementary school – Maryland residents are likely remembering the devastation that they felt at the hands of Superstorm Sandy back in October 2012.

Annual EE Global Forum begins in Washington, D.C.

20 May, 2013

Today is the first day of the Sixth Annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum in Washington, D.C. – a yearly gathering of manufacturers and advocacy groups aimed at enhancing the discussion on environmentally friendly practices.

When selling a house, beat the home inspector to the punch

17 May, 2013

Spring and summer are notoriously the busiest seasons for home sales, and before any wise buyer signs the lease on a new property, they’ll probably hire a home inspection contractor to come make sure that this investment is a wise one.

New “living building” breaks ground along the Potomac in Maryland

16 May, 2013

The state of Maryland has long been a leader on a national scale when it comes to implementing environmentally friendly and energy efficient practices into the day-to-day lives of the residents who call this area home.

California state government issues tips on summertime energy efficiency

15 May, 2013

With summer just around the corner, homeowners residing in the Mid-Atlantic states can anticipate significantly higher electric bills this season as they amp up their air conditioners in an attempt to stay cool while indoors.

Baby Boomers flocking to new homes after retirement

14 May, 2013

While the national economy has been sluggish in its recovery after the Great Recession, the housing market has been particularly robust over the past several months, with sales in almost all major metropolitan areas showing significant increases year-over-year.

Boston College named Business Leader for energy efficiency

13 May, 2013

On May 9, it was announced that Boston College (BC), a private nonprofit Jesuit university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, was named the Northeast Business Leader by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) – a coalition that raises awareness and endorses projects to improve energy efficiency throughout the region.

Building a deck? Have a home inspection beforehand

10 May, 2013

Now that the weather has improved, many homeowners are taking it upon themselves to create spaces where their family can enjoy the warm air and sunshine.

Make sure your property is safe before your kids get out of school for the summer

9 May, 2013

In just a few short weeks, kids will be getting out of school and spending a whole lot of time playing around the house and in the backyard.