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With the outbreak of COVID-19 this spring, several states across the country issued stay-at-home orders, forcing most Americans to spend much more time in their homes than ever before. As…

According to research from NAHB, nearly half of home buyers are willing to invest between $1,000 and $10,000 in order to save $1,000 annually on their utility bills, and 37%…

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a renewed sense of home and community for many. After months of sequestration within your home, however, you might also be in need of some…

Hurricane researchers predict an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year, beginning June 1 and running through November 30. Not all home owners are at risk for a hurricane, but experts…

The majority of U.S. homes today are designed to work best for the sensory skills, size and capabilities of an able-bodied, 170-pound, five-foot, nine-inch male. What if homes were instead…

As communities across the country practice social distancing to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, you might have more people in your home than usual. Whether it’s your…

The onset of summer is typically a perfect time to refresh your home. And this year, with public health officials asking many of us to stay at home for weeks…

To support multifamily property owners and keep renters in their homes during the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced recently that the government sponsored enterprises, Fannie…

Showing your home to prospective buyers is more than just opening the front door. Carefully staging your home to sell, so buyers can see themselves living in your home will…

The idea of retirement conjures up images of spending time with grandkids, travel or dedicating time to your favorite hobbies. One important part of enjoying your golden years is living…