If the real estate industry wants to resume the growth trajectory of the last decade, it must evolve. We are all building occupants. We occupy apartments we rent and homes we own. We work in offices our companies lease and we shop in retail stores. We use buildings in a variety of ways and spend […]
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Meaningful ways individuals can put pressure on corporations to solve the climate crisis
By Rachel Ramirez and Alexis Benveniste Updated 7:55 AM ET, Tue August 10, 2021 The climate crisis is accelerating at unprecedented pace, according to a new United Nations state-of-the-science report. It is “a code red for humanity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres — and given that the report concludes the entirety of the warming is due to human […]
Sustainable Real Estate Development: The Future Is Now
Sustainable real estate development has carved out its own niche in recent years, and those that have adopted the trend are already reaping the rewards. It’s worth noting, however, that it’s not to late to jump on the bandwagon. In fact, those residential redevelopers intent on commencing sustainable practices may place themselves in a position to […]
House Hacking 101: Why Buying a Multifamily Home Can Be the Best Way to Start Investing in Real Estate
If you’re in the market for a home and want to start investing in real estate, you may want to consider a strategy known as “house hacking.” What’s involved in house hacking? It’s simple: You buy a multifamily property and live in one of the units while renting out the other(s) to generate income. This is a great […]
Investing In Our Future
Here’s why real estate finance needs to build in sustainability: The real estate sector affects – and is affected by – climate change. We must identify solutions to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts. This approach can reap financial as well as moral dividends. The real estate sector has a serious impact on climate change. […]
Greenhabbing: Incentives
Greenhabbing has been promoted as the next evolution in real estate exit strategies. The incorporation of sustainable materials and systems compliments the environment as much it contributes to an investor’s bottom line. It is essentially a win-win scenario for entrepreneurs and the local ecosystem. However, as a relatively new strategy, the greenhabbing concept may have eluded those […]
Top 10 Sustainability Topics For Real Estate in 2021
The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance strategies this year, according to a new Urban Land Institute report. The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies in 2021, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute’s […]
Four pillars impacting sustainability in real estate
By Kyle Bolden EY US-East Region Market Segment Leader – Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Sector Find out how real estate companies are leveraging non-financial measures to create sustainable long-term value that meets the shifting demands of stakeholder expectations. With climate change, income inequality and social justice front and center in daily headlines, real estate stakeholders […]