(BPT) – Americans are eager to travel, but also feel nervous about leaving their homes unattended. As the spring and summer travel season heats up, many people are planning trips, but that doesn’t mean leaving home for an extended time is easy. According to a 2023 trend report from SimpliSafe, a fourth of respondents are […]
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(BPT) – Longer days and bountiful sunshine mean the outdoor season has arrived. As excited as you may be to enjoy the fresh air out on your lawn, there are several spring lawn care tasks to complete first. It’s no secret that homeowners love a lush green lawn, with 36% of American homeowners revealing that
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(BPT) – According to leading real estate website Zillow, a functional outdoor space is the most sought-after amenity among today’s homebuyers. For homeowners looking to make the most of their outdoor spaces this year, following are six trends expected to shape backyards in 2023: 1. Light Neutrals Light, neutral hues are permeating home design inside
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(BPT) – You have smoke alarms in your home, you check them regularly and you practice your emergency escape plan with your family — but are you overlooking an essential component of home fire safety as you check your spring to-do list? Having fire extinguishers can give you peace of mind and help ensure your
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– (BPT) – Shopping online has radically changed since the early days of the internet. Nowadays, because of the rise of global e-commerce, you can find hundreds of thousands of products from around the world in seconds. Currently, about 75% of Americans shop for items online, according to Statista, and it’s easy to see why.
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(BPT) – Your home is likely the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime, and your most important investment. Current home prices remain strong, and this helps boost the average amount of equity per U.S. homeowner. CoreLogic’s Q4 Homeowner Equity Insights show the majority of homeowners have seen their equity increase by a total of
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(BPT) – If you’ve ever purchased a home, you’ve probably at least considered a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. It’s the most popular type of mortgage loan in the U.S. But this wasn’t always the case. The 30-year mortgage was a product of the Great Depression — and the Federal Home Loan Bank System, which was formed
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(BPT) – More Americans are shopping online than ever before. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, e-commerce sales increased by 7.7% in 2022, with yearly total sales of $103.4 billion. There are many reasons why more and more shoppers are choosing online retailers, but one popular reason to shop online is lower prices. Typically,
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(BPT) – There’s nothing like the warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and longer, brighter days to inspire you to take a fresh look at your home, and the ideal place to get started is in one of your most-used spaces: the bathroom. Spring is the perfect time to refresh your bathroom, so why not go beyond
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Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Certain home improvements can have a big impact on comfortably aging in place. Modernize Home Services asks professionals at Leaf Home Safety Solutions to explain the top three items that make homes more accessible. From converting a tub to a shower to exploring
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