Median U.S. home prices have increased 11.66% between the second quarter of 2021 and the same time in 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Maintenance costs have followed suit: ...

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But for all its benefits, the smart home can be complicated, confusing, and occasionally maddening. It’s also hard to keep up with all the changes. New gadgets are arriving daily, new features come to ...