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Released: 12-Sep-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Cost of Rent and Utilities Rose Faster Than Home Values in 2023
George Washington University

According to The Washington Post, “the findings are yet another example of how a supercharged rental market is squeezing people who also can’t afford to buy.” ...

Newswise: Cleaning, Safety and Organization Experts Join Forces for Baby Safety Month
Released: 12-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Cleaning, Safety and Organization Experts Join Forces for Baby Safety Month
American Cleaning Institute

In honor of Baby Safety Month in September, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), Safe Kids Worldwide and Horderly are teaming up to help parents create safe and child-friendly spaces in all areas of the home with the launch of our new Home Safety Guide.

   
Newswise: Seamless Smart Living: The Case for Hiring a Smart Home Integrator
Released: 5-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Seamless Smart Living: The Case for Hiring a Smart Home Integrator
CEDIA

The growing popularity of smart homes offers homeowners a wide range of device options. While many start small, the complexity of integrating multiple devices can become overwhelming. Hiring a smart home integrator simplifies this process, ensuring seamless connectivity, expert advice and enhanced security.

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Released: 12-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Virginia Tech food scientist dispels the myths behind cast iron pan use
Virginia Tech

There’s no quicker way to anger a cast iron pan fan than to suggest scrubbing one with soap. Anyone who has ever been in a conversation with die-hard users of the cookware has undoubtedly heard the neverending list of rules surrounding their care. Season your pan. Don’t cook acidic foods in it. Don’t put it in the dishwasher.

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Smart Backyards: How Technology is Transforming Outdoor Spaces
Released: 30-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Smart Backyards: How Technology is Transforming Outdoor Spaces
CEDIA

Today’s outdoor spaces are being transformed into high-tech hubs thanks to smart home technology that extends the comforts of indoor living to your backyard. CEDIA shares how the trend is shaping the future of home living.

Released: 17-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
How to Solve the US Homeowners Insurance Crisis
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Clifford Rossi, formerly a senior risk executive for the likes of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Citigroup and Washington Mutual, proposes a Federal Natural Hazard Insurance Corporation – a private-public approach to providing homeowners insurance across all natural hazards and states that would address myriad failures in today’s insurance market.

   
Newswise: Navigating Smart Home Installation: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Released: 21-May-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Navigating Smart Home Installation: What Homebuyers Need to Know
CEDIA

With smart home technology rapidly infiltrating households nationwide, the dilemma of inherited smart tech presents both opportunities and challenges for homebuyers. CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals, is providing homebuyers with a few things to consider before signing on the dotted line.

Newswise: All-Cash Home Buyers Pay 10% Less than Mortgage Buyers
28-Mar-2024 7:05 AM EDT
All-Cash Home Buyers Pay 10% Less than Mortgage Buyers
University of California San Diego

Owning a home has long been considered a crucial way to build wealth, but making such a purchase has become increasingly difficult for many residents. In addition to steep housing prices and high interest rates, there have been a growing number of all-cash buyers who can close a deal quickly, beating out competing offers from buyers who need to finance their home with a mortgage.

Newswise: Americans Swap Safety for Style in Laundry Rooms
Released: 18-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Americans Swap Safety for Style in Laundry Rooms
American Cleaning Institute

Americans are swapping safety for style and are ditching their cleaning products original containers for a laundry room makeover. New research from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) finds that 36% of Americans believe they can enhance their laundry space with decorative jars or containers, and 12% of Americans already do this.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

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Released: 12-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Economist shares advice for managing your budget for Valentine’s Day
Virginia Tech

On Valentine’s Day, people celebrate their relationships with friends, family, or a significant other. Often, the expression of affection involves monetary expenditures. Jadrian Wooten, a Virginia Tech professor in the Department of Economics, provides valuable insight on effectively managing a budget around the holiday. “People should start by determining a realistic amount they can afford to spend on gifts, activities, or experiences for their loved ones,” said Wooten.

Newswise: Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?
Released: 7-Feb-2024 8:30 AM EST
Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?
Florida Atlantic University

U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? Further, are people who ‘fit’ their communities healthier, happier, or more highly achieving than those who do not? A new study shows communities are diverse in terms of personality as well as demographics, and having like-minded people in one's community is associated with positive outcomes.



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