REthink39 at LAER Realty Partners

10/14/2026

"To learn more about the potential impacts of future closures, Realtor.com® recently examined three former college towns to find how the loss of the institution affected the local housing market"

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/college-towns-university-closing-falling-enrollment/

One impact of the falling fertility rate has become evident: College enrollment is down, and college towns are taking the hit.

10/13/2026

"creates a second front in America’s housing crunch. At the same time the country needs to build new homes, it also has to preserve the ones it already has"

Older homes are carrying more of the housing market’s affordability burden, even as repair and maintenance costs climb.

10/12/2026

"here are seven home products where going high-end is worth the investment and five where you’ll be fine with a no-frills option"

And 5 products where it's OK to skimp

10/09/2026

"Together, these approaches demonstrate how states are beginning to shift from reactive disaster spending toward proactive investments that reduce future losses, strengthen insurance markets, and protect public finances"

Drawing on six case studies, this policy brief analyzes a variety of financing mechanisms that states are using to improve property-level resilience, with a focus on scaling IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ adoption. The brief identifies common program design features and lessons for states seeking to reduce ...

10/07/2026

"One of the coolest things about the home is that it is at a higher elevation and able to sustain a temperature that never gets below 62 degrees in the winter and 82 degrees in the summer"

An Earthship home built from 1,343 tires on 55 acres in Wyoming hits the market for $625,000. It features a 66-foot greenhouse.

10/06/2026

Check out Benjamin Moore's new paint line, "Delivers low odor, zero VOCs, and zero emissions to help the environment and maintain good indoor air quality."

Eco Spec® interior paint and primer is Benjamin Moore’s greenest and lowest-odor interior paint.

10/05/2026

"this plan will lower energy bills for approximately 85 percent of ratepayers"

Governor declares State of Energy Emergency, removes charges from bills and expands heating assistance to deliver nearly $150 million in relief for Massachusetts households; Partners with Citizens Energy Corporation to create Emergency Winter Warmth Fund

10/03/2026

Check out our LAER page on why homes with high-performance features deserves high-performing agents...

LAER Realty Partners

10/02/2026

"With that in mind, here are five home insurance blind spots worth checking now—before you find out about them the hard way."

Home insurance costs are rising every day, but smart homeowners know about the blind spots in their coverage to save them money and hassle.

09/30/2026

Great job, Brianna!!