Real Estate with Pattie Mancini

New, state of the art green homes for all isn't realistic, green-retrofitting is.

Can This Old House Save The Planet? How Existing Buildings Could Fix Climate Change Why are existing buildings just now getting serious attention? It’s harder to convince a building owner to spend on upgrades than it is to incorporate those costs upfront. Returns on investment need to be clear and quick to justify inconveniencing tenants who can bring their business elsewhere.

While many home improvements are attractive to buyers, not all of them necessarily command a higher price when selling.

Want a 100% return on investment when upgrading a home for sale? Choose this home improvement If in doubt about where to invest for improving your home value, go for this one room, real estate expert says

You can finally install that smart lock you have laying around, in just 18 simple-ish steps!

How to replace your dumb deadbolt with a smart lock A smart lock is a key piece of the modern smart home. Here's how to upgrade to one.

If your life is in flux, it may be a good idea to rent until you settle down.

Pros & Cons Of Renting & Buying When Moving To The Suburbs Should you rent or buy when you move out of the city? House prices might be more affordable but these pros and cons show it's not always the best option.

DIY projects are only cost effective if you know what you're doing.

The DIY projects homeowners most often regret | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing A survey found homeowners regret tackling at least one DIY project.

Here are nine sustainable picks from Target that you can feel good about adding to your cart.

9 Sustainable Items To Add To Your Target Cart Proof that it's easier than ever to live green.

The year 2021 was an exciting one for trends.

The Maximalist Decor Trend Everyone Will Be Trying 2 Months From Now The home decor trends for 2022 are all about going bold. Here's what to expect.

Here are the most common fights couples have when purchasing a home. Learn how to avoid the stress here.

The 4 biggest fights couples have over buying a home A survey finds the majority of couples buying a home said they disagreed at least occasionally during their search for a new place.

Private mortgage insurance protects your lender if you default on your loan AND they get to foreclose!!!

I'd rather put my PMI payments toward my mortgage principal. How can I get my lender to let me out of PMI? Learn from the Credible Money Coach about how to get PMI canceled.

Warmer decor in a traditionally cold space is trending on Instagram.

The Week's Biggest Bathroom Trends on Instagram Are Anything but Sterile This week, Instagrammers double-tapped like crazy on bathrooms that are a departure from white tile and chrome fixtures. Dig it? Here's how to get the look.

A big factor in their rising popularity is that they take up far less space than a traditional kitchen table.

Wake Up Your Kitchen Design With These 5 Breakfast Nook Ideas The breakfast nook is one of the year's biggest kitchen trends. Here are a few ideas for designing a cozy—and functional—corner in your own space.

An informative article for those laboring over this decision.

Real Estate vs. Stock Investing: Which Is Right for You? Here's a closer look at stock investing and real estate investing, along with their pros and cons, to help you determine which fits your needs and situation better.