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Safety & Security

September 17, 2025 | 12:36 PM

Is it Safe to Buy a Smart Home? Home Buyers Should Consider These Tips

Are smart homes safe? If you're a potential home buyer and appeal to smart home technology, keep this info in your back pocket.

By: Emily Fazio

New homeowners sit with their dog in an empty room.

Safety & Security

March 31, 2025 | 11:30 AM

Are Home Warranty Plans Worth It? Our Cost-Benefit Analysis Says ‘Yes’

These exclusive insights make a compelling argument, forcing homeowners and potential buyers to take a closer look.

By: Emily Fazio

Curb view of 2,007 sq. ft. townhome + 660 sq. ft. full studio ADU lit up at night.

August 20, 2024 | 03:48 PM

The Future of Modern, Prefab Homes

This isn’t your Grandma’s mobile home.

By: Emily Fazio

Small home in a neighborhood during the winter.

December 29, 2023 | 07:00 AM

Starter Home = Forever Home? This New Trend is Driven By Interest Rates

Shifting mindsets from first-time homeowners drive new housing trends.

By: Emily Fazio

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