Sustainability Archives - CORNERPIN

Broker Hans Soderquist Achieves NAR Green designation

Ithaca, NY October 9, 2025 – Hans Soderquist of Cornerpin is proud to announce the achievement of the Green designation from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). “With sustainability and environmental responsibility reshaping real estate, REALTORS® must be prepared to lead clients toward greener choices,” said Jen Rzeszewski, Vice President & Executive Director, CRD | … Read more

Embodied Carbon: Why Existing Homes Beat New Construction

The question of whether purchasing an existing home is always better from an embodied carbon perspective compared to building new is increasingly relevant in our climate-conscious world. Before delving into this nuanced topic, it’s worth understanding that embodied carbon represents the greenhouse gas emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout a building’s lifecycle—from raw … Read more

Climate Resilience and Real Estate: Why the Finger Lakes Region Offers Stability in an Era of Environmental Change

The landscape of American real estate is being dramatically reshaped by climate change, with some regions facing existential threats while others emerge as havens of relative stability. As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe across the nation, the Finger Lakes region of New York stands out for its unique combination of climate resilience … Read more