The Power of Place: Real Estate with Purpose With Steve Nygren, Founder of Serenbe
Mon Sep 22 2025
If you're wondering how one person—you—can create meaningful change through real estate, this conversation will show you what’s possible.In this episode, I talk with Steve Nygren, founder of Serenbe, about how a single decision to “start in his own backyard” became a 21-year-old wellness community and a national model for healthy development.What I learned:* How biophilic design and sacred geometry shaped Serenbe’s flow* The power of 70% conservation / 30% high-density development* Real health benefits residents have experienced* What realtors can do—even when selling existing homes* Why place matters in how we live, connect, and thrivePlus, we talk about Steve’s new book, Start in Your Own Backyard (out October), and the upcoming Nygren Placemaking Conference for developers and wellness-minded leaders.📘 Nygren Placemaking Conference https://www.nygrenplacemaking.com🌿 Explore Serenbe https://www.serenbe.com📖 Get the Bookhttps://www.stevenygren.comDiscover how to create a healthier, more sustainable home with these inspiring ideas! This video explores simple ways to integrate sustainable design into your living space, promoting energy efficiency and a greener lifestyle. Get home inspiration for creating eco friendly homes that are both stylish and environmentally conscious, turning your house into a true eco home.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on wellness real estate, healthy homes, and community design.
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If you're wondering how one person—you—can create meaningful change through real estate, this conversation will show you what’s possible.In this episode, I talk with Steve Nygren, founder of Serenbe, about how a single decision to “start in his own backyard” became a 21-year-old wellness community and a national model for healthy development.What I learned:* How biophilic design and sacred geometry shaped Serenbe’s flow* The power of 70% conservation / 30% high-density development* Real health benefits residents have experienced* What realtors can do—even when selling existing homes* Why place matters in how we live, connect, and thrivePlus, we talk about Steve’s new book, Start in Your Own Backyard (out October), and the upcoming Nygren Placemaking Conference for developers and wellness-minded leaders.📘 Nygren Placemaking Conference https://www.nygrenplacemaking.com🌿 Explore Serenbe https://www.serenbe.com📖 Get the Bookhttps://www.stevenygren.comDiscover how to create a healthier, more sustainable home with these inspiring ideas! This video explores simple ways to integrate sustainable design into your living space, promoting energy efficiency and a greener lifestyle. Get home inspiration for creating eco friendly homes that are both stylish and environmentally conscious, turning your house into a true eco home.🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on wellness real estate, healthy homes, and community design.