How Expensive tracks measurements of California's completely unaffordable real estate market. The pain: Home repair inflation in California has more than doubled in the last five years. The source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the California portion of the Verisk Remodel Index. These insurance industry advisors “track the cost of 31 different categories of home repairs,… Continue reading California home repair costs rise 40% in 5 years – San Diego Union-Tribune
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This waterfront hotel in Boca Raton, Florida now features chic poolside cabanas and suites with private terraces
As the weather cools down, beach lovers and snowbirds have already taken a look at Florida's sun-drenched coastline. If you want to escape the winter blues in the Sunshine State, consider a stay at the newly renovated Beach Club in Boca Raton. Overlooking a half-mile of private Atlantic coastline, the five-star hotel welcomes guests back… Continue reading This waterfront hotel in Boca Raton, Florida now features chic poolside cabanas and suites with private terraces
The US Navy battleship USS Texas is homeless
Important points: The USS Texas (BB-35), a historic World War I and II battleship undergoing extensive restoration, remains without a permanent berth. – Despite nearly 300,000 man-hours spent on repairs and millions spent, debates about its future home continue. -Galveston is the leading contender, but local opposition and logistical challenges remain. -Seawolf Park, a popular… Continue reading The US Navy battleship USS Texas is homeless
What do buyers expect from their home buying experience?
With rising prices and high mortgage rates, today’s buyers are expecting more than just static listing photos when it comes to choosing the right home. Bokka Group—a customer experience agency which works to improve the homebuying process—recently released its 2024 Home Buyer Conversion Report which shows improved technologies have become essential in transforming the homebuying… Continue reading What do buyers expect from their home buying experience?
Happy Meadville celebrations are scheduled for tonight
Despite a large amount of lake snow, there were still plans to hold the annual Merry Meadville celebration. In addition to extended business hours downtown, carriage rides at the Market House and an exhibition of ice sculptures, the event also includes a highly anticipated visit from Santa Claus and his celebratory lighting of the Diamond… Continue reading Happy Meadville celebrations are scheduled for tonight
Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office Offers Christmas Fire Safety Tips | Top stories
KANSAS (KOAM) – The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office is reminding people to keep fire safety in mind as they celebrate the holidays. According to the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office, fire departments respond to nearly 1,000 house fires that start with Christmas decorations. Christmas Decoration Safety Tips: Choose decorations that are flame retardant or… Continue reading Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office Offers Christmas Fire Safety Tips | Top stories
How AI is turning laboratory design on its head
Cairnes agrees, saying that for developers and landlords looking for ROI, the capital expenditure on contrasting technical elements makes it more difficult to set up dry labs on demand, as tenants have very specific requirements. “While the physical construction costs may not be significantly different than traditional labs, it is the more complex AI, automation… Continue reading How AI is turning laboratory design on its head
The design trends our editors want to see more of in 2025
What does 2025 have in store? At Design Psychic, our community of editors, experts, and tastemakers predict the trends coming soon to a home near you. We've published hundreds of stories so far this year, covering everything from hand-painted pendant lights to sophisticated ADUs. In between, our editorial team scoured Instagram for inspiration for their… Continue reading The design trends our editors want to see more of in 2025
Free product that can help increase the value of your home by $112,000
As any homeowner will tell you, the last few years have been turbulent for the real estate market. Higher interest rates coupled with a cost of living crisis have put added pressure on Australians, forcing them to think about how to make their homes as valuable as possible when they sell. While you can make… Continue reading Free product that can help increase the value of your home by $112,000
Dashboards and automation are at the top of palliative care nurses’ wish lists
Australian nurses in aged care homes wanted technology solutions to support their work in providing palliative care. A recent study by Researchers from Flinders University examined the attitudes and expectations of carers from 15 aged care facilities regarding the use of technology for end-of-life care. RESULTS According to the study, the The findings, published in… Continue reading Dashboards and automation are at the top of palliative care nurses’ wish lists