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.

Green living turns out to be much more than just a passing fad

8 May, 2013

Green building was once considered little more than a passing fad embraced by a niche demographic of activists and academics. That’s all starting to change, as a recent report from McGraw Hill Construction, an industry-research group, found that more homeowners than ever are buying into the energy efficiency craze.

Schedule a home inspection for the beginning and end of the summer renting season

7 May, 2013

With the end of the school year fast approaching, many families have begun planning for their much anticipated annual vacation.

Address any potential flaws before an open house

6 May, 2013

According to Realtor.com, spring and summer are the best seasons to buy or sell a home, as real estate agents are able to make a house truly shine and spruce up the property during these times of year.

A guide to conducting small-scale mold removal

3 May, 2013

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but the first full month of spring often comes with more than just the wet weather and moist air.