Innovative home technology trends for the modern homeowner

The modern home is no longer just a place to live, it’s transforming into a personalized haven that prioritizes comfort, convenience, and even proactive health management. Fueled by ever-evolving technology, smart homes are seamlessly integrating into our lives, offering an unprecedented level of automation and control. If you’re looking to elevate your living experience, here…

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I moved to an Arizona oasis that banned cars. It’s as dreamy as I expected, but it can be a struggle to venture outside it.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John-Robert Rodríguez, 24, a teacher in Tempe, Arizona, who lives in the car-free community Culdesac. Rodríguez moved to Culdesac, which has about 150 residents so far but will eventually house 1,000 residents in 760 units, in October 2023 from Pflugerville, Texas, after growing up in Florida….

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Proptech startup Courted grows its roster of brokerage partnerships

Courted has grown its roster of customers since its launch in 2021 and is within three months of reaching and sustaining profitability, the company announced on Friday. Co-founded by Sean Soderstrom, Dan Breitbach and Joe Urciuoli, the proptech company sells an AI-powered software platform to help real estate brokerages with their recruiting efforts.  Courted identified…

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Arizona gov signs bill legalizing street sales of homecooked tamales

Howard Fischer PHOENIX — Sometime this summer, something already occurring on Arizona streets will become legal.That’s the sale of home-made tamales and certain other items classified as “cottage food products.’’Gov. Katie Hobbs penned her approval Friday to the legislation. That means it will take effect 90 days after the Legislature’s session ends, a date that,…

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