REady for Earth Day: Native Yards & Passive Homes

On this REady for Real Estate episode, hosts Matt and Lauren welcome William and Shelby to celebrate Earth Day and share practical ways homeowners can make their properties more sustainable. William explains Passive House principles and energy-saving home upgrades, while Shelby discusses native landscaping, invasive species management, and simple plant choices that support pollinators.

They offer beginner-friendly tips—from swapping old appliances and choosing low‑VOC paints to planting milkweed and selecting the right native plants for your site—plus resources for finding native plants, green-building ratings, and local programs to help you get started.