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After you’ve got your new home keys in your hand, it’s time to start your next chapter. Finding or hiring movers is likely at the top of your list. Once…

The evolution of technology has opened a range of possibilities for a connected home. Now more than ever, remote-controlled, voice-controlled devices and wireless appliances are found in homes. The National…

As a first-time home owner, you now have a place to call your own. Routine home maintenance will help you enjoy your new home for years to come. Maintaining your…

American home owners continue to invest more in remodeling and home improvements than ever before. Spending on home renovations has surged and experts predict that trend will continue. As we…

Remodeling projects can make your home more enjoyable and functional. In a time where people are seeking out ways to modernize their spaces, remodeling projects are more popular than ever….

If you’re a parent, your children’s future is always one of your top priorities. Two major factors that influence their future are education and their eventual career, which are usually…

The pandemic shifted the way individuals work, play and live at home. At the start of each year, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) recognizes dozens of new projects…

Home buyer preferences have continued to reverse trends in home building as builders work to respond to new interests in the wake of COVID-19. Increased desire for bigger homes, suburban…

Before you close on your new home, you will have to conduct a “walk-through” with your builder.  The walk-through provides an opportunity for you to identify items that may need…

Retired life often conjures up the idea of living in a new place near the beach or mountains. While some people may choose that route, more home owners are choosing…