What is sustainability?
The World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” Small, everyday changes we make can affect the future of our environment.
As concerns over climate change continue to grow, more homebuyers will demand sustainable features in a home. Homeowners planning to update a home to sell it may turn to a REALTOR® for information on sustainable improvements to make to enhance the home’s “saleability.” Homebuyers may want to talk to a REALTOR® about what sustainable features to look for that will help save money on utility usage and costs.
You’ll find many tips and resources about sustainability as well as energy efficiency grants available from the government websites shown to the left.
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