Autonomous Vehicle Technology at Lakelands Florida Polytechnic University
The Future of Automotive Technology Polk County Florida Located off I-4 between Orlando and Tampa, SunTrax is a large-scale, cutting-edge facility and proving ground dedicated to the research, development and testing of emerging transportation technologies in safe and controlled environments. This 475 Acre site broke ground on November 15, 2017 and is nearly complete. This…
How Does Smart Home Technology Impact Selling A Home?
Even if you never plan on selling your home, there are major advantages to investing in smart home technology. From increased security and peace of mind, to energy conservation and convenience, smart homes are likely to impact the future of real estate. In addition, installing smart technology has the extra advantage of adding value to…
HOME UPGRADES MILLENNIALS LOVE
A recent study by COUNTRY Financial showed that young people care more about buying a home than getting married, paying off student loans, and traveling. But in the hot real estate market in the Portland area and surrounding suburbs, younger home buyers can’t be too selective. In fact, they’ll often end up with a fixer-upper in need of…
Home Safety 101: Everything You Need To Protect Your Home And Family
When it comes to home security, preparedness is everything. Burglaries, accidents, floods, fires, and many other home risks are avoidable with the right emergency gear and safeguards. In fact, about 87 percent of burglaries are preventable with a home security system, while the vast majority of residential fires could have been prevented with the right…
8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property can generate increased interest from buyers and, in some cases, a premium selling price. And buyers should consider which features of a home will need…
5 tips for economically renovating your home
Maybe you want to freshen up your house’s look before the long winters, or a home repair has been long overdue. Irrespective of the reason though, a home renovation plan can be both exciting and exhausting. What’s more, the work can be costly too. In 2017, homeowners spent an average of $15,000 on house renovations.…
Most Vacation Buyers Want Income – Not Family Getaways
The international market for second homes changed significantly over the past ten years. Buyers now prioritize rental income over purchasing exclusively for their own use, according to a new international survey – Spotlight: Second Homes – Global Trends in Ownership and Renting – from real estate adviser Savills and HomeAway. In the 1970s, nine out…