Michele Lerner

14 hours ago | nytimes.com | Michele Lerner

Anwar (A.B.) Barnes and Cecily Lewis Barnes were proud to own a townhouse in pricey Los Angeles. The high school sweethearts, who have been married for 17 years, were raising their two children (now ages 6 and 14) there, but as the family grew, they realized the townhouse wasn't big enough to handle their changing lives. "We went to an open house at a single-family home for sale in our neighborhood for $750,000," said Mr. Barnes, 47, a video editor with Hulu.

1 day ago | greenbuildermedia.com | Michele Lerner

New tech and tips can make your grocery bills more palatable. Americans waste 30% to 40% of all food annually, equal to 145 billion meals sent to landfills instead of reducing food insecurity, according toFeed America. In addition, food waste is responsible for 8% of global carbon emissions. If that’s not enough of a reason to work harder to stop wasting food, there’s also a financial incentive: the USDA estimates that the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food every year.

3 days ago | greenbuildermedia.com | Michele Lerner

Transitioning to an electric heat pump water heater pushes the needle forward for high performance living. “Homeowners and buyers tend to focus first on fancy appliances such as a refrigerator or oven with the latest technology. The water heater may be tucked away in a closet or a garage and get a little less attention, but it’s the second biggest energy consumer in a modern home next to heating and air conditioning,” says Scott Cohen, director of marketing for the water heater division at Rheem.

5 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Michele Lerner

How much do you know about home inspections? (washingtonpost.com) How much do you know about home inspections? By Michele Lerner 2025041916272400 One of the most important steps home buyers can take — especially first-timers — is to have a thorough inspection before they finalize their purchase.

1 week ago | greenbuildermedia.com | Michele Lerner

Better indoor air quality is something everyone can aspire to, and a viable option as demonstrated by the VISION House Las Vegas. Healthy living is a high priority for homebuyers today, including the desire to breathe cleaner air inside their homes. New products and systems that work together make it even easier for today’s homeowners to achieve better indoor air quality that contributes to reduced health issues related to pollutants.