Philibert Weenink

Certificates vs. Reality: Why Investors Need Better Metrics Energy labels and green building certificates are widely used in real estate investment decisions and for good reason: green buildings command higher rents and sell at higher premiums than identical buildings without a green rating (Eicholtz et al. 2010). What matters is not only the certificate itself,

How adaptation can preserve property values Real estate's fixed characteristics make it less adaptable to environmental threats. Extensive literature shows that real estate markets factor in climate risks, as buyers often seek discounts to offset potential future property damage (Clayton et al. 2021). At the same time, more brokers and platforms like CoStar and Redfin