Michele Lerner
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Home Themes That are Dominating in 2018
Home builders need to keep a sharp eye on homebuyer preferences to make sure what they are offering matches what people want. Now that we’re halfway through 2018, real estate industry insiders are making predictions on what to expect in home trends for the rest of the year. While open floor plans continue to be.....
Smart Home Security from Nest and Ring
Home security systems used to be the domain of just a handful of companies that would install cameras and remotely monitor them for a monthly fee. These days, residential security has become big business for numerous providers. Both Nest and Ring recently announced their latest full home security systems. Nest programmable protection Just as "Kleenex".....
Support for Sustainable Homeownership
Mortgage delinquencies are at an all-time low, said Mark Cole, CEO of HLP, an organization that supports homeownership. But that isn’t stopping HLP from developing a new technology platform with the help of the Finance of America Foundation to connect homeowners facing foreclosure or other financial issues with the help they need. "We know that.....
Finance of America offers Financial Wellness Plan
Finance of America offers Financial Wellness Plan for U.S. Employers – Providing Financial Tools & Discounts to Reduce Employee Stress and Improve Performance Do money worries keep you up at night? If so, you’re not alone. The 2017 Financial Wellness Survey by Prudential found that 57 percent of employees say they are very or somewhat.....
The Flex House Debuts at Consumer Electronics Show
The Consumer Electronics Show, an annual extravaganza to showcase the latest tech innovations from virtual reality to robots and more, was also the site for a slightly more grounded exhibit this year: The Flex House built by Shelter Dynamics and Green Builder Media. Instead of showing off the coolest tech devices in a vacuum, the.....
The New American Home – Trends to Try
Every year for more than three decades, a group comprised of a builder, an architect, an interior designer, green building consultants, home building product suppliers and expert contractors and craftsmen gathers to design and build "The New American Home." Meant to showcase the latest in building techniques, products and designs, the house is built in.....