Category: Environmental
Weather can define a region and its identity. For example, cities like Astoria, OR, spend two-thirds of the year under a blanket of clouds, whereas desert cities such as Phoenix, AZ, generally see clear skies year-round. Read More
When you buy a home, you’ll need to have home insurance to cover a variety of unexpected events that could do damage to your home. Typically, your homeowner’s insurance policy includes coverage for repairs in the event your home is... Read More
Power outages are something every renter and homeowner has experienced at one point in time. And often they’re unexpected and you may not be prepared for the sudden power loss. However, preparing for a power outage is one of the most important responsibilities as a renter or homeowner,... Read More
People eat a lot of food in the U.S. In fact, the average citizen ate 1,996 pounds of food in 2021. Composting even half of that would reduce methane emissions, help the food supply, and cut agricultural water needs significantly. Unfortunately, composting is... Read More
Climate change is on many homeowners’ minds and how the various climate risks such as flooding, fire, and drought may affect your home. Now may be the time to turn to a more sustainable future of homeownership, and sustainable architecture... Read More
Efficiency apartments, sometimes called bachelor apartments, are small apartments designed similar to a hotel suite. They’re commonly found in the heart of dense cities like New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA,... Read More
There’s nothing more satisfying than a load of clean, warm laundry. However, producing clean laundry takes a lot of energy, which often leads to more carbon emissions. If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint at home, a more efficient dryer is a... Read More
As the effects of climate change continue, wildfires in the U.S. are steadily becoming larger and more destructive than ever. In 2020, wildfires burned 10.1 million acres destroying thousands of homes. The Western U.S. is especially susceptible to... Read More
As the temperatures continue to drop and the days grow shorter, it’s only a matter of time until winter is in full swing. Before you break out the fuzzy blankets, crank up the heater, and watch the snow fall from the comfort of the great indoors, you’ll need... Read More
For the past 50 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has used the same flood risk methodology for calculating insurance premiums. The previous methodology, introduced as part of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, calculated homeowner’s risk by analyzing what flood zone their... Read More
Natural and environmental hazards driven by climate change are becoming key considerations for today’s homebuyers. Each year, wildfires burn millions of acres across the U.S. and cause severe damage to buildings, homes, and communities. Few homeowners can imagine the devastation that a wildfire... Read More
Dramatic weather events such as wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, drought, and storms are on the rise all over the world due to climate change. As a result, all of these climate-related events are posing an increasingly large risk to real estate and the... Read More