According to predictions from market researcher MarketsandMarkets the global smart home market will expand to around $58.7 billion 2020! That’s a 17 percent annual growth rate that’s going to create a huge market for state-of-the-art smart homes. So, in preparation for the movement toward more technologically advanced homes, here’s a run down of the three most common smart home features.
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As the colder weather moves in across the country, home owners have to make sure their heating systems are up to speed. To help protect against breakdowns, American Home Shield offers five expert tips to maintain heating systems and help homes stay nice and cozy all winter.
1. Starting today and going through Saturday Dec 19, The New Art Center’s exhibition “Decoys and Devices” will be on display in the Main Gallery at 61 Washington Park in Newtonville. "Decoys and Devices” brings together the work of Terry Conrad and Danny Goodwin to examine their rich use and perplexing [...]
5 fun activities in Newton for every season.
This Sunday November 22nd from 1-4 pm, MB Associates and their families will be hosting a Winter Gear Children's Clothing Drive at the West Newton Hill Neighborhood Club.
“In a perfect world, you’d have a robust credit score and a 20 percent down payment in hand, with mortgage lenders falling all over themselves to get your attention,” said Geoff Williams on US News. “But what if your world is a little dinged? What if your credit score is shabby, your bank manager cringes when he sees you and debt collectors are the ones vying for you attention?”
Well here are a few options that might still allow you to buy a house with bad credit.
For the eighth consecutive year, The Village Bank is partnering with the City of Newton Department of Health and Human Services for an annual Holiday Gift Drive in an effort to ensure that all of Newton's young children will enjoy the spirit of the season.
Looking for something to do tonight? Check out the Bluegrass Bonanza at the Aldermanic Chambers. Featuring the Birch Hill Ramblers, its part of a new series created by Barbara Cassidy, a multi-talented performer and Eric Chasalow, Dean at Brandeis University.
In 2002, brothers Kelly and Chris Edwards bought their first house in Raleigh, North Carolina. They were both in their 20s at the time and had both noticed a trend that the people with the hihest net worth owned real estate. They bought the house for $88,000 and in the next years bought another four or five properties. Today, they own [...]
A new home is a huge investment that stands to appreciate significantly if you invest wisely. By avoiding the following five mistakes you can turn your home into a major asset instead of a draining [...]
The number of homeowners' associations is on the rise nationwide. 59 percent of newly constructed homes in 2014 were part of a homeowner's association, according to the US Census Bureau. That's a 46 percent increase since [...]
If you think your beloved house is 150% covered by your insurance you're going to be severly disappointed. There are probably some pretty big holes in your coverage. Two of the most common doozies are flooding and earthquakes - and just because youre not looking to settle down in San Francisco or another high-risk area doesn't mean you're [...]
Going through the stressful escrow process is a necessity when buying a home. Once you're past it, you finally get to live in the home you've worked so hard for. But first, you have to [...]