Consumers say that they are most often introduced to smart-home technology by receiving it as a gift, according to a survey of more than 600 U.S. homeowners conducted by Scripps Networks Interactive. And once they own it, they love it. They say they like smart-home tech to be “camouflaged” into the background so it’s essentially forgotten but can help with family tasks or add an element of fun when called upon, according to the survey.Nearl
A greater number of structural fires occur in the winter months. In colder weather, homeowners crank up the heat, using space heaters and electric blankets. But leaving them on too long or placing them too close to flammable objects can spark fires quickly, realtor.com® warns.“A substantial portion of the structure fire increase is caused by heating fires,” according to a study by the United States Fires Administration, “The Seasonal Natu
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The winter “bomb cyclone” is spiraling across the eastern U.S., expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds. In Southern states, in particular, the storm could damage homes and roadways that were not built for snowstorms.Here are some problems to watch for:Leaky roofs.Roofs are usually built flatter in the South than up North, which can cause damages during a snowstorm. Once the snow melts, it can get under shingles and cause water damage
Madison, Wis., offers the best balance between work and play. In fact, Midwestern cities placed in four of the top five spots in a new study by SmartAsset, a personal finance website.SmartAsset analyzed the data on the 100 largest U.S. cities across 10 metrics. Those metrics included concentration of entertainment establishments, bars and restaurants, housing costs, home values, average weeks worked, average hours worked, average commute times, u
Some places may be more inspiring than others for keeping your goals on track for the new year.Realtor.com®’s research team analyzed the 100 largest U.S. metros to figure out where it’s easiest for residents to keep their top new year’s resolutions, like getting healthier, putting finances in order, improving their minds, or setting out to find adventure.To determine the best places to get healthy, the research team looked at the number of
For the first time since 2004, the renter population decreased, according to the Annual Rent Report from ABODO, an apartment listing service. Still, renters continue to outpace owners, according to the report.There are about 43 million renters in the U.S., which is more than a third of U.S. households, according to a report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.Despite the decrease in renters in 2017, landlords continue t
Across the country, neighbors are fighting against development of affordable housing, even if the proposals are far from their homes. Homeowners increasingly want to have a say on what development occurs in their communities beyond their own lot boundaries.As such, developers are struggling to build affordable housing for seniors, high-rises, and tiny homes.Homeowners are concerned about the quality of their schools and safety of neighborhood par
The recent tax bill could cause the Federal Reserve’s rate increases to come faster—mortgage rates are expected to go up three or four times in 2018. This could push 30-year mortgage rates up past 4 percent in the new year.Mortgage rates typically follow the Treasury yield. The federal funds rate sets the stage for the path mortgages will take. The Mortgage Bankers Association forecasts that mortgage rates will go up, but will stay below 5 p
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