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1 week ago | 
realestate.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury |Patrick Duffy
Climate change may be banging up homes, but there are ways to fortify and protect your home. It isn’t all forest fires and hurricanes. Climate change can damage your home in subtle ways, like the merciless sun beating down on your home in a heat wave. Protecting your home from climate change isn’t cheap. Extreme heat and drought, flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms and tornados are all signs of climate change's impact.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
yourvalley.net | Patrick Duffy
Patrick Duffy City of Surprise As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to look back on the work we’ve done. December is a time to pause, appreciate what’s been accomplished and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges of the new year. I appreciate your support throughout the year, and I’m excited for all that we can continue to achieve together in the coming months. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS...
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Patrick Duffy |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury
Key Takeaways: Industrial and logistics space is increasingly splitting between new designs with more robust electrical systems, higher ceilings and thicker floors to accommodate automation versus older spaces that are difficult to renovate. After 55 months of adjusting to pandemic shutdowns and the rising popularity of working remotely, the office sector continues to tinker with what motivates employees to return to work without mandates, but time is running out for more landlords.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
irkmagazine.com | Patrick Duffy
Ronald van der Kemp - SS 25In the illustrious world of style, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) has long been synonymous with glamour, creativity, and innovation. Yet in recent years, the event has become more than just a stage for the latest sartorial trends—it’s now a battleground in the fight for sustainability.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
spillmagazine.com | Patrick Duffy
JULIAN TAYLOR RELEASES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “PATHWAYS”Award-winning Americana/folk singer-songwriter Julian Taylor has releasee his new single, “PATHWAYS” on all major platforms. It features the sweet, enchanting harmony vocals of Allison Russell, and it’s the fourth single from Taylor’s forthcoming album, Pathways, to be released on September 27, by Howling Turtle, Inc. The official video by Ryan Nolan is available on YouTube now.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
nature.com | Patrick Duffy
AbstractMalaria killed over 600,000 people in 2022, a death toll that has not improved since 2015. Additionally, parasites and mosquitoes resistant to existing interventions are spreading across Africa and other regions. Vaccines offer hope to reduce the mortality burden: the first licensed malaria vaccines, RTS,S and R21, will be widely deployed in 2024 and should substantially reduce childhood deaths.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Liz Brumer-Smith |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury |Patrick Duffy
Key Takeaways Impact windows provide superior storm and security protection while potentially lowering your insurance bill. However, impact windows come at a 20% to 40% premium compared with standard windows. The overall cost may be worth it in a high-risk hurricane area, but other solutions exist if the price is too steep. Warmer ocean temperature combined with likely La Niña conditions have created the perfect storm for an increased chance of named storms in the Atlantic this year.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Patrick Duffy |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury |Geoff Williams
Key Takeaways A warming world is causing significantly more property damage throughout the country, leading to higher variable costs for insurance, property taxes and utilities. Although state-run “insurance of last resort” plans are available in 34 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, they offer less coverage at a higher cost, and 21 such programs lack specific plans on how to address potential deficits.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Patrick Duffy
Key Takeaways: San Diego is an expensive housing market and city, so you may need a larger budget to buy a home there. The amenities the city offers may be worth the higher cost. It’s a good idea to interview multiple real estate agents to find the best person for the job. Known for its ideal climate, amazing beaches and fabulous parks and attractions, San Diego can be an incredible place to call home. But buying a home in America's Finest City may prove challenging.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
realestate.usnews.com | Kristi Waterworth |Liisa Rajala |Dawn Bradbury |Patrick Duffy
It can be hard to find a house to purchase in a lot of markets right now, so some buyers can’t afford to be too choosy. But what if the house you’re looking at could be moved? Mobile homes and sheds aren’t the only structures that can be relocated. Homes can, and often are, moved to a new location and occupied for generations afterward. Read: The Guide to Making and Accepting an Offer on a Home. Why Would You Move a House?
