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Read more about the article America’s Hottest Real Estate Markets for February 2017
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America’s Hottest Real Estate Markets for February 2017

During the final month of winter, supplies were scarcer than ever in the residential real estate market, according to Realtor.com’s preliminary analysis of data. Factoring in strong buyer demand, sales remained strong in February after a January in which the pace of existing-home sales was at a 10-year high. Early birds were scrambling to get the…

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February 28, 2017
Read more about the article Will Zero-Energy Homes Alter the Future of Real Estate?
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Will Zero-Energy Homes Alter the Future of Real Estate?

There's been a lot of buzz recently about the zero-energy building trend, especially in California, which recently mandated that all new residential buildings must be built to zero-net energy specifications by 2020. If you're not up-to-speed with the zero-energy building concept — relying on a home's extraordinary energy conservation and on-site renewable energy to meet…

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May 23, 2016
Read more about the article In Drought-Ridden California, the Classic Lawn Loses Ground
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In Drought-Ridden California, the Classic Lawn Loses Ground

As the drought continues in California, green lawns are giving way to more water-friendly xeriscapes. The well-known grass of front lawns and golf course fairways is being replaced with drought-resistant plants as well as other natural and manufactured ground coverings like crushed stone and shredded bark. In many cases, governments, water utilities and other agencies…

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November 11, 2015
Read more about the article The Best Ways to Help Trees and Plants through a Drought
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The Best Ways to Help Trees and Plants through a Drought

With the current drought in California and the Southwest, people are seeking solutions to help save their trees and plants. Many landscape experts are willing to share their knowledge to assist homeowners with their lawn and garden through this dry season. Here are a few of their best tips and tricks: 1. Shrink the lawn…

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August 13, 2015