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(BPT) - Summertime in the Midwest brings warm weather, sunshine and fun — but it also brings particular weather challenges that can have a significant impact on your home.

(BPT) - Summer is peak season for residential and commercial construction. Advances in material science and novel technologies are contributing to safety and efficiency on the jobsite as they help architects and contractors achieve high-performing homes and buildings. While today’s construct…

(BPT) - Many of today’s homebuyers and renters face affordability challenges. Higher mortgage rates and low housing supply have increased homeownership costs. Corresponding increases in rent have also made it more difficult for potential borrowers to save for a down payment.

(BPT) - Of the more than 60 million decks in the U.S., it is estimated that 50% are “past their useful life” and in need of repair or replacement, according to a report by the North American Decking and Railing Association (NADRA). If yours is among them, consider this. As long as your subst…

(BPT) - Whether you're thinking about selling your home or just making some updates, it's always smart to consider renovations that will enhance the enjoyment of your home and increase your property's long-term value. One key improvement many homeowners consider is updating their home's floo…

(BPT) - Paying for college, buying a home, entering retirement — these are all significant life events, and they all come at a significant price. But they also come with fair warning. Generally, these types of expenditures are anticipated, often many years in advance, which means they can be…

(BPT) - As summer temperatures rise, what can you do to beat the heat at home? Before lowering the thermostat setting, consider an often-overlooked approach to help your home and your energy budget stay comfortable. Keeping a home cool in the summer (and warm in the winter) is all about mana…

(StatePoint) If you’re hesitant to buy a home right now due to high interest rates, you can use this time to learn how interest rates work, and to take steps to secure a lower interest rate when you are ready to buy.

(BPT) - Is your home ready for what may be another historically warm summer season? According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2023 was the planet’s warmest year on record and there is a one-in-three chance that 2024 will be warmer than 2023.1