AI Is Changing Homeownership: How Should You Prepare?

Most Americans believe owning a home is still a vital part of the American dream, but about three-quarters agree that homeownership is not affordable for the average American, according to a recent study from Clever Real Estate.

As home shoppers contend with housing affordability, rising prices, and economic uncertainty, it’s not surprising to see advances in artificial intelligence reshape how consumers buy and maintain their most valuable asset.

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Storage is Needed and Big Business

It turns out that storage is at an all-time premium. What we mean by this, is that more and more people are looking for external storage units to help them manage the contents of their homes. There are several reasons to secure exterior space and here are just a few.

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Keep Track of Your Offsite Storage: A Smart System That Actually Works

Whether you’re making room for a home office, clearing out seasonal decorations, or just need a little breathing room, off-site storage can be a lifesaver. 

But unfortunately, it’s a common theme that when items are “out of sight”, they’re often “out of mind”. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Wait… do I still have that?” you’re not alone.

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How to Make Your Current Home Work if Moving Isn’t an Option

If you are among the lucky homeowners who secured a low interest rate on a mortgage a few years ago, you might not want to move. That doesn’t mean your current home works for your family. Whether you’ve added a new baby, need a home office to work remotely, or wish you had an extra bathroom, many people need a bigger space.

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Electrical Safety in the Summer: Preventing Hazards and Avoiding Power Outages

Electrical accidents tend to spike during the summer months, due to a combination of skyrocketing demand from air conditioning, volatile summer thunderstorms, and outdoor mishaps that may involve swimming pools or alcohol.

Safety aside, there are other good reasons to avoid summertime electrical accidents— like protecting your home’s value. While there are a lot of things you can skip fixing before selling your house, the electrical system definitely isn’t one of them. While you could likely offload it to a company that buys houses for cash, you’ll potentially leave thousands of dollars on the table, compared to what you could’ve gotten in a conventional sale. Still, overhauling your electrical system before listing will take time and could cost you a significant amount of money.

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