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Smart Home DIY: Nearly a Third of Homeowners Report Turning to Pros after First Attempts

According to Parks Associates research, 29% of consumers ultimately turn to professionals for help, even if they initially…

News October 7
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The Luxury Market’s Current Resilience Isn’t Without Its Concerns

Residential numbers continue to soften heading out of summer, but those handling higher-income clientele have seemingly found no…

News September 24
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StellarIQ’s $12 Million Investment in D-Tools Brings More Than Cash to the Company

The newly announced Series C investment will also come with other benefits that include D-Tools' access to StellarIQ's…

News August 5
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For sale sign in front of house symbolizing slowing single-family home sales and new construction starts in June 2025

Single-Family Home Sales and Construction Numbers Continue to Weaken in June

In what should be the hottest market of the season, a shaky economy and the echoes of pandemic…

News July 29
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CE Pro Weekly Rewind: The 4 Biggest Stories in Custom Integration This Week

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…

News July 4
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Homeowners in Weather Ravaged States Show Greater Interest in Battery Back-Ups

A new Horowitz Research survey has found that as more extreme weather events ramp up, homeowners have begun…

News July 3
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Searches for Home Theater Installers Surged 562% in 2024, According to Yelp

In light of the elevated costs of going out for entertainment, homeowners flocked to the internet to find…

News June 30
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Itโ€™s Official: Streaming is King (and One Provider Rules Over All Others)

The latest Nielsen Gauge report unveils several striking developments regarding consumer TV viewing patterns.

News June 26
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Man building a residential home meant to signify the number of single-family housing starts presented in the most recent new home construction report

Multifamily Losses in May Lead Drop in New Construction

Entering into the hottest selling season for homes, May construction numbers remain modest among continued economic pressures.

News June 23
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Multipurpose Media Rooms Surge on Projects in 2025, Per CE Pro Home Entertainment Market Research

This yearโ€™s CE Pro Home Entertainment Deep Dive shows a stabilizing market, rising interest in immersive tech, and…

News June 18
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