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The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 2,126 new hotels will open across North, Central and South America, plus the Caribbean, in the coming years.

A total of 2,126 properties with 441,919 rooms are scheduled to go live throughout the Americas, according to our research, of which the lions share will be in the US. We find out more about whats coming up in this huge region.

The remainder of 2020 will see 377 hotels open in the Americas, bringing 72,271 extra rooms into play. 204 of these properties are already in the preopening phase.

In 2021, things will get especially busy with 808 openings slated to add 152,428 rooms to the market. Another 386 hotels with 87,378 rooms are due for completion in 2022, and 122 properties with 30,433 keys will open in 2023. For 2024 and beyond, 433 projects with 99,411 rooms are already in the pipeline.

Of these 2,126 openings, 1,519 will be first-class properties, while 607 will be in the luxury segment.

With 1,876 hotels in the pipeline, North America gets the lions share of the 2,126 properties logged by our researchers Latin America will see just 250 establishments open their doors.

In terms of countries, the US takes the lead with 1,526 hotels and 296,596 keys under development. Mexico comes in a distant second place with 132 projects and 32,829 keys in its pipeline, while Brazil completes the top three with 72 properties and 15,492 rooms.

Canada will grow its offering by 67 hotels with 10,671 rooms, followed by Argentina with 45 projects and 4,692 keys. Colombia isnt far behind with 35 planned launches set to bring 6,100 new rooms.

Despite having only 30 hotels in its pipeline, meanwhile, the Dominican Republic will see an impressive 21,928 new rooms hit the market soon. Chile comes next with 26 hotels and 4,173 keys, and Cuba and Peru conclude the list with 22 projects each and 5,525 and 3,584 keys respectively.

Unsurprisingly, all the cities that make our top ten are in the US. New York takes first place with 67 projects and 17,463 rooms under development, LA comes second with 51 hotels and 10,662 keys underway, and Atlanta completes the top three with 47 properties and 9,961 rooms.

Miami and Nashville are next in line with 36 and 33 projects each, followed by San Francisco and its 23 new hotels. Further down the list, Austin and Chicago have 22 and 21 properties in their respective pipelines, while Orlando, Denver and Indianapolis will all grow their hotel offering by 20 properties.

Hilton brands dominate the top of this list. Hampton by Hilton leads the pack with 66 projects and 8,189 rooms in its pipeline, whereas Home2 Suites by Hilton will expand its portfolio by 57 properties and 6,757 rooms. This growth shows that Hilton is placing bets on extended-stay properties gaining more traction over the coming years.

Hilton Garden Inn and Cambria Hotels will both open 43 properties, closely followed by Aloft, which will add 40 hotels to its network. Elsewhere, AC Hotels by Marriott has 38 projects in its pipeline, and Marriott Hotels & Resorts is right on its heels with 35 properties but nearly twice as many rooms.

Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt Place and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott will each open 34 new hotels.

In Las Vegas, Hilton is working on a triple-branded property that will provide a spectacular home for its Conrad, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and LXR flags. They will go live by mid-2021 and offer a total of 3,500 rooms, making it one of the largest hotels in the world with all the lifestyle and entertainment features guests expect from a hotel in Vegas. Facilities will include a 5,000-capacity state-of-the-art theatre, 32,500 sq m of meeting and convention space, a 20,000 sq m pool complex with seven unique pool experiences, a spa and fitness centre, and an extensive collection of casual and fine-dining F&B concepts.

Omni also has two noteworthy projects in the works. Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport will have 1,055 rooms and suites and open by early 2021. And over in Fort Lauderdale, a new Omni property will feature 800 rooms when it opens by Q2 2023. Both properties will boast expansive meeting and convention facilities decked out with the latest technology to offer organisers maximum flexibility in creating memorable events.

Finally, the 17-storey Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will open by Q3 2023 and offer 800 rooms with splendid views of Miami Beach. Other facilities will include two floors of meeting spaces and ballrooms that will complement the convention centre next door, a resort-style pool deck with panoramic views and retail spaces. In addition, an eye-catching elevated skybridge will allow event attendees to move freely between the hotel and the convention centre in a climate-controlled, art-filled corridor.

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There is not a firm completion date for the Hampton Inn Hotel on Harrison Avenue in Green Township.(Photo: Segann March/ Cincinnati Enquirer)

Noticedexcavatorson Harrison Avenue in Green Township?

It's site construction activities for both Buffalo Wild Wings andHampton Inn Hotel have begun. Both projects were tagged as "projects to watch" by the township for 2020.

Adam Goetzman, assistant Green Township administrator, said there are no firm completion dates for either project; however, they are expected to fall in the same timeline.

Buffalo Wild Wings will be located next to the Kroger Marketplace on Harrison Avenue.(Photo: Segann March/ Cincinnati Enquirer)

An office or retail space will be attached to BW3, according to the proposal. The proposal also includesan outdoor seating area, a 263-space parking lot, and a permanent greet space with a retention pond.

BW3 is located next to the Kroger Marketplace on Harrison Avenue.

The Hampton Inn Hotel will be located at 6336 Harrison Avenue. The 96-room hotel includes a 6,200 square foot, one-story commercial building and lot.

Green Township Trustee Tony Rosiello told The Enquirer last year that finding the right location was a challenge for developers, but the location they selected is centrally located and near the township's otherhotel, the Holiday Inn Express on Rybolt Road.

He said the hotel can help residents house out-of-town guests for holidays, serve medical and corporate visitors as well as host people in town for weddings or other events.

Rosiello said the hotel could also generate additionalrestaurants and retail developmentalong the Harrison Road corridor.

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Town planners have approved a new workforce housing development that will bring nearly 240 condominiums to Bedford.

Sebbins Brook Crossing was unanimously approved by the Bedford Planning Board last week. The project includes three four-story buildings across from Iron Horse Drive on a 25-acre parcel abutting South River Road. A separate clubhouse with pool also will be constructed.

This is a site that we believe will be attractive to the people that would be the buyers of these condominium units, said Mark Woglom of Opechee Corp., the design and construction management firm representing the applicants, Circle Drive Associates.

The first phase of the development includes two four-story workforce housing apartment buildings with 71 units each, as well as one four-story senior housing building with 96 units for ages 55 and up. The apartment buildings will operate under a condominium association form of ownership.

It does achieve workforce housing in a desirable location, which is an important component, Woglom said. We have really worked hard to come up with buildings that minimize the impact on the site.

Although local zoning restricts workforce housing to no more than 12 units per building in the performance zone where this parcel sits, waivers were granted by the planning board to permit the Sebbins Brook Crossing project.

According to Becky Hebert, Bedfords planning director, 25% of the units will be workforce housing units and the rest will be market rate. Unlike other residential projects the planning board has considered in recent years, this one received little opposition from local residents.

No one spoke out against the project last week when it was reviewed by the planning board, which granted several waivers to allow the multifamily residential buildings along South River Road.

Last month, the planning board denied a separate project for 200 luxury apartments and a movie theater at the Market and Main complex along South River Road. In that case, the planning board rejected a waiver seeking multifamily residential use within the towns performance zone.

The Market and Main project involved proposed rental units above retail space and did not include any workforce housing component.

Our goal is to sell these, Woglom said of the condominium units at Sebbins Brook Crossing. A second phase of the development, which has not yet been introduced to town planners, includes a proposed commercial aspect for the Sebbins Brook Crossing complex.

What makes you think that commercial is going to be successful in the front of the property? asked Stephen Clough, planning board member.

The commercial component will be considered on a much smaller scale, according to Woglom, who said a small office building or medical building could be ideal for the few acres of land left for development there.

The land represents one of the largest remaining undeveloped parcels in Bedfords performance zone, according to town planners. The site was previously approved for various projects, including a funeral home, retail development and warehouse and manufacturing building. None of those plans came to fruition.

Previously, a citizen petition opposing the construction of any additional apartments in Bedford was created. Also, several zoning changes were approved at the polls last year, including granting permission for workforce housing developments in the performance zone but prohibiting workforce housing in the commercial and office districts in Bedford.

The new condominiums will be energy-efficient and offer electric doors at all entrances and exits, as well as radio frequency identification sensors at the elevators so that residents do not have to touch any door handles or buttons in light of COVID-19 concerns, Woglom said earlier.

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Developers of Friscos $1 billion Gate mixed-use project are starting work on its next phase.

The 49-acre Gate development is on the Dallas North Tollway just north of the Dallas Cowboys' Star development in Frisco. The Gate is a project of Dubai-based Invest Group Overseas.

The next phase of the development is The Shops at The Gate, a two-building retail center on the west side of the tollway. The shopping center will have more than 16,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space.

Despite the unkind economic conditions in the market due to the COVID-19-related challenges, we at Invest Group Overseas believe the situation will get better sooner than anticipated, which has enabled us to adapt to changing market conditions to drive results, managing partner and CEO Anas Kozbari said in an email. "The economy is recuperating, and Frisco, Texas, is the hub of this economic recovery.

This is the driving force behind our decision to move forward with the development and construction of The Shops at The Gate, which is a commercial shopping center that shall serve the Gate community as well as the neighboring areas.

Conduit Architecture + Design is the architect for the project, and MSF Contracting Group LLC is the contractor.

The developer said a luxury Colombian seafood restaurant has already signed a lease for a corner spot in one of the buildings.

Invest Group Overseas announced The Gate in 2014 with plans for over 2.3 million square feet of construction.

The project is part of what Frisco used to call its $5 billion mile of developments.

I want to assure our partners that we are working diligently for the completion of the Gate project, Kozbari said. It is not a secret to say that we have new additional construction at The Gate soon and the construction shall be completed by the end of May 2021.

San Antonio-based developer Embrey Partners and Irving-based apartment builder JPI have developed rental communities in The Gate.

Dallas-based JMJ Development has announced plans for a 28-story tower in The Gate that will include 225 luxury hotel rooms and 150 condo units at the corner of Hickman Parkway and the tollway.

The Gate also has sites for office development.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WoHo (World Home), a technology company that transforms the way spaces are conceived and created, today announced it has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. The company integrates architecture, engineering and construction into a single, streamlined platform to quickly design and construct high quality buildings.

The investment round was led by The Engine, the venture firm spun out of MIT that invests in early-stage Tough Tech companies that are solving the worlds most urgent problems, such as addressing the housing affordability and shortage crisis, through the convergence of breakthrough science, engineering, and leadership.

WoHos systems are made up of a series of discrete foundational components which can be scaled and configured to span residential and commercial buildings such as multifamily housing, hotels, dormitories, labs and offices. These components are optimized for fabrication, transportation, assembly and operation. WoHos systems reinvent reinforced concrete technology and building performance, serving as competitive solutions for low-to-high-rise construction.

While modular construction has existed for decades it has suffered from an association with low-end, low-quality materials. Its lack of momentum can be attributed to segmented supply chains for materials sourcing and transportation, said Israel Ruiz co-founder and CEO of WoHo. Creating a single, standardized platform for design, manufacture and construction will disrupt home and multi-use buildings, as developers and suppliers can more quickly and efficiently meet sustainability standards to address affordability and the housing shortage.

WoHo also announced a partnership with LafargeHolcim in the United States, which shares a commitment to push the boundaries of green construction. We look forward to partnering with WoHo as we work to develop innovative and environmentally friendly products for this application, said Josep Maset, VP, US Commercial Development for LafargeHolcim.

According to a McKinsey report, by 2030 nearly $130B will be spent on modular home construction in the U.S. and Europe yet theres a backlog of supply in regions with labor shortages or high variability in onsite construction conditions due to weather seasonality. WoHo expects to lower the costs of construction by more than 20%, shrink project delivery time by 50%, and reduce the ecological footprint of buildings by 70%, all while improving project predictability and construction quality.

WoHo plans to build lean, modular factories that balance automation and handwork close to construction hubs, simplifying the logistics, lowering the costs, and reducing the environmental footprint of its buildings. The factories will produce WoHo components with span widths ranging from 16 to 20 ft that can be connected or separated three-dimensionally based on specific project needs. These components assemble into a structural grid, particularly suited for residential and other compatible retail, lab or parking uses.

WoHos founding team is cross-disciplinary, led by Israel Ruiz, an engineer and former EVP and Treasurer of MIT and renowned architects Anton Garcia-Abril, a professor of the School of Architecture at MIT and his co-founder of Ensamble Studio, Debora Mesa, who is the Ventulett Chair in Architectural Design at Georgia Tech. Garcia-Abril and Mesa have worked over the last two decades to prototype and test the approach and partnered with Ruiz, who they met at MIT in 2012, to form WoHo with the goal of reimagining the way buildings are designed and made.

WoHo is pioneering construction through technology, said Katie Rae, CEO & Managing Partner of The Engine. The ability to design, build and manufacture living and working spaces to be shipped and assembled quickly at a construction site provides more control, less waste and quicker time from design to occupancy. In some areas where housing prices and demands outpace the ability to meet them, this technology will shorten the gap.

WoHo is conducting its first pilot at WoHo Lab in Madrid and plans to build one in Boston in early 2021. WoHo is headquartered at The Engine and WoHo Lab functions as the companys research and development, IP and design operations for its modular factories. This seed capital will be used to build out U.S. manufacturing, further partner pilots, broaden the team and help the company scale.

About WoHo

WoHo (World Home) is transforming the way spaces are conceived and created, enabling a new way to build. WoHos systems construct low-to-high-rise structures with unprecedented quality, precision and efficiency. By integrating design, manufacturing and assembly, our systems allow for quality and collaboration at scale, with maximum efficiency. Find WoHo online at: http://woho.us/

About The Engine

Launched by MIT in 2016, The Engine is a Cambridge, MA-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage Tough Tech companies. It provides the long-term capital, knowledge, connections, as well as the specialized equipment, space, and labs these transformative startups need to thrive. For more information, visit http://www.engine.xyz

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WoHo co-founders Israel Ruiz, Debora Mesa and Anton Garcia-Abril.

A technology company that produces environmentally friendly, cost-effective building components has raised $4.5M in seed funding from a venture firm launched by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based WoHo, or World Home," claims its materials can lower construction costs by 20% and cut project delivery time in half for a multitude of uses. Co-founded by former MIT Treasurer Israel Ruiz, WoHo raised funds through MITs venture capital firm The Engine, the companies announced Thursday.

WoHos offerings can be assembled into structural grids for residential, retail, lab or parking uses, and WoHo claims its materials reduce a sites ecological footprint by 70%. Among its offerings are"Suites," spanning 16-20 feet geared toward residential and commercial use, and column-free "Tower" components spanning 32-64 feet for mid-rise projects, the company says.

MIT School of Architecture professor Anton Garcia-Abril and Georgia Tech Ventulett Chair in Architectural Design Debora Mesa worked over the last two decades to develop the environmentally conscious system and formed WoHo with Ruiz, who they met in 2012.

Ruiz, a former co-chair of MITs building committee, told Bisnow Thursday WoHos technology works well in cities where space is scarce, but said the easier-to-handle materials are well-suited for the suburbs, such as those near WoHos headquarters at The Engine at MIT.

You think about the Boston area, you think Somerville, inside the [Interstate-495] ring, Ruiz said. Its the perfect technology to do that at the mid-rise level. We can be competitive at low-rise as well.

WoHo, which also announced a U.S. partnership with Swiss building materials multinational LafargeHolcim, will conduct its first pilot at a lab in Madrid and pledges to build a production facility in Boston in 2021.

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Measuring snow accurately is hard. Many times, meteorologists get complaints from people who think the official snow measurement is too low compared to the picture they've sent of a ruler in the snow on their deck. However, backyard decks are notoriously bad places to measure snow. When the ground is warmer than 32 degrees, like it was this past week, melting snow will lower the deck surface temperature enough to accumulate more snow than sticks on the ground, but it's the ground accumulation that counts.

Another problem with decks is their proximity to the roof. Even a gentle wind will blow a lot of snow off a roof and onto the deck, which can give a false impression of how much snow has actually accumulated. Driveways can also harbor a lot of roof-blown snow. Accurate snow measurements need to be made far away from any trees or structures.

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In the last article on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), I looked at one key building block which enhances both the ops tempo of the strike package on the USS Gerald R. Ford as well the flexibility of the weapons packages which can be moved to the flight deck and loaded on the strike aircraft.

This is a key input into a significantly redesigned flight deck workflow which allows for a much more rapid turnaround of the launch and recovery of aircraft as well as more flexibility operating and arming the strike packages.

My flight deck visit was facilitated by Fords Top Catapult Officer (TOPCAT), Lt. Cmdr. Andy Kirchert and by Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) 2nd Class Thomas Drew Watson (from Winona, MS).

Insights throughout with regard to the impacts of the workflow on operational tempo and combat impacts were provided by Lt. Christopher Warzinski, CSG-12s Joint Interface Control Officer, Rear Adm, Craig Clapperton, Commander Carrier Strike Group 12, and by the USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) Commanding Officer, Capt. J.J. Cummings.

A major difference can be seen right away when one steps onto the flight deck. Next to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during my visit was the USS John C. Stennis whose flight island can be seen in the rear of this photo.

The island on the USS Gerald R. Ford has been moved 140 feet aft and is 30% smaller. What this allows is significant additional space for aircraft refueling and weapons loading operations, with the area forward of the island able to accommodate more combat aircraft.

During flight operations, Fords design increases the amount of usable space forward of the island and reduces the amount unusable space aft.

As the ships captain, Capt. J.J. Cummings, put it: If you think of the ship as a gun, and the strike force as bullets, then we have increased the size of the clip because we can load it with more bullets because of the island being further aft on Ford versus Nimitz.

The clam shell form factor for the weapons elevator flight deck hatches also open with minimal flight deck interference.

There is more operational space on the USS Gerald R. Fords flight deck and the new launch and landing systems as well as a significant redesign of how refueling is done on the flight deck provide key tools for a significant reshaping of the operational tempo for the large deck carrier.

The new launch system allows for a wider range of aircraft to operate from the carrier; the new arresting gear system can recover them. The ability to mix and match the current air fleet and the future one is significantly enhanced with EMALS. The launch system has a larger aircraft weight envelope that exceeds what is available with steam, so EMALS can launch very light aircraft or heavy aircraft which means this system can accommodate future manned or unmanned aircraft.

The same flexibility exists in the Advanced Arresting Gear with larger current operating wind and weight envelopes and the capability to recover future aircraft designs with minimal modifications required.

The refueling system is designed to keep a clear path to the catapult by reducing flight deck obstructions caused by refueling hoses, weapons skids and weapons elevator access points. This highly efficient flight deck flow allows for the FORD to sustain higher launch and recovery rates.

Let me turn to each of these capabilities which add up to a new workflow on the deck which provides for a more rapid pace of ops tempo and more flexibility to mix and match mission packages as well.

Much of the press about USS Gerald R. Ford has been about its launch system, the electromagnetic aircraft launch system or EMALS.

I discussed this system at some length with Lt. Cmdr. Andy Kirchert. There are several advantages of the system over the legacy steam catapult system which he highlighted.

First is the flexibility and adaptability of the system. The EMALS system has more room for growth for future aircraft systems. Steam will not be able to shoot super light aircraft and it can shoot heavy aircraft but that is serious wear and tear on the CAT when it shoots heavy shots. Heavy/light shots not an issue at all with EMALS.

Second, the new system has reduced manning requirements for the launch function. There is reduced manning by 50%.

Third, longer fly days are enabled due to reduction in the pre-flight and post flight procedures. For example, steam catapults require a heat up to be ready for launch

Fourth, the system is easier on aircraft which should led to reduction of stress on the aircraft due to launch. The system delivers very precise endspeeds for the launch process.

Fifth, the system delivers enhanced safety margins. The system will not allow launch of an aircraft if it sees something wrong in the process.

Obviously, there have been challenges with the system, but the Ford team is overcoming those challenges, but according Lt. Cmdr. Kirchert, We are in the fine-tuning phase.

One might note that both the French and Indian navies are lining up to procure EMALS which suggests confidence in the system.

The counterpart to the EMALS is the Advanced Arresting Gear system which provides capabilities to recover the current fleet of aircraft in environmental conditions that exceed what is possible with the Nimitz class system

And similar to EMALS, AAG is designed to have the ability to operate with aircraft of varying weights, including future aircraft systems. When one visits the Advanced Arresting Gear system below deck, it is amazing to see how automated it is and how little manpower is required to operate it as well.

The refueling system is a major aspect of the redesign of workflow on the flight deck. My guide to this aspect of the ship was provided by Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) 2nd Class Thomas Drew Watson. Post flight, aircraft are parked along two isles for refueling one on the deck edge and the other just outside of the landing area. This parking arrangement allows unobstructed access to the catapults.

The in deck refueling stations which are unique to the Ford keep refueling hoses out of the taxi paths to the catapult. (refueling stations which can refuel two aircraft at the at those stations.

This has a major impact because on the Nimitz the refueling crew has to carry several, lengthy connected fuel hoses which are heavy from the starboard side of the Nimitz class to do mid-deck refueling. On the Ford, the hoses are right there beside the in-deck refueling stations and rather than having to have a crew of 5 people to bring the hoses 150 feet to mid-deck and do refueling, you only need two crew to man the in-deck refueling stations.

Lt. Cmdr. Kirchert emphasized that the sensors that make up the system and the software which manages them have posed development challenges in the past, but that NAVAIR and General Atomics have worked effectively to provide for the software changes necessary to allow the system to function effectively. And many of the software changes are quickly phased into the system between underways.

Also in common with almost all new systems, parts failures have emerged which were not anticipated but those parts are being rebuilt to provide for better performance as well.

My topside visit ended with a discussion with by Rear Adm. Clapperton.

He underscored that the USS Gerald R. Ford was going to be a key enabler for the maritime distributed force which the Navy was envisaging as its way ahead for the fleet.

With an ability to provide flexible strike options to the fleet, and a capability to support new weapons, and new aircraft, the new generation carrier was a key infrastructure to support the way ahead facing the U.S. Navy, the joint and coalition force.

Featured Photo: A T-45C Goshawk, attached to Training Air Wing 2, prepares to launch from USS Gerald R. Fords (CVN 78) flight deck Sept. 11, 2020. Ford is seen underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sarah Mead)

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We can get product and service warranties on just about anything we buy these days. So, why not on a house? Whether you are selling a home, renting it out, or buying one, a home is one of the largest investments anyone can make. With a home warranty plan, you can help preserve that investment. The best home warranty providers offer 24/7 customer support and a wide range of plan coverage. Check out reviews of AFC Home Club to help narrow down your search. If youre still unsure why a home warranty plan is worth the investment, continue reading to learn more about its advantages.

The same goes for many renters who may not have the extra funds for such expenditures. A home warranty is undeniably a good incentive for you as a seller to offer. You can give your potential buyers or tenants peace of mind since they dont have to worry about the integrity of the appliances, systems, and other materials covered by the warranty plan.

A home warranty plan can help you anticipate these out-of-pocket expenditures. Instead of wild-guessing how much the system or appliance breakdown will cost, youll now have a better idea of what expenses to anticipate. This will help you with household budget planning. Some companies offer a one-time annual payment, while others provide an option of dividing the cost, allowing you to pay monthly. You will also know the repair or replacement amount in advance when the service contractor arrives at your home to check the covered problem and fix it.

It doesnt matter if you own a home and plan to sell it soon or if youre looking to buy a new one. A home warranty plan can greatly benefit you. Its an excellent complement to a standard homeowners insurance. While both give you more financial control, the two are separate entities. Its important to understand that a home warranty is not a substitute for home insurance. A home warranty plan will protect your homes major systems and appliances as they age. It lets you save money when your dishwasher or water heater suddenly stops working. These kinds of repair and replacement will not be covered by standard home insurance. The insurance policy will protect you from unforeseen events, such as home invasion or fire damage.

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If you own a home, you know a house is a big commitment. You have a commitment to your town, your neighbors, and yourself to keep your property presentable. You likely have a commitment to the bank as well. When you rented, your landlord was responsible for this mess of responsibilities. As a homeowner, you inherit this mess as well as the house. Homeowners are expected to maintain the lawn, deal with pests, regularly maintain and repair the property, and pay for it.

Lawns vary as much as houses. The amount of work you do to your yard depends on the size of the lawn and whether or not you have extensive landscaping duties. All yards require regular cutting, weed pulling, and litter control. Some yards are filled with shrubs, trees, and maybe a garden that also needs maintenance. Gutters need cleaned to avoid roof damage. You owe it to your community (and your house) to keep up with your lawn and any plant life that thrives (or dies) in your yard.

No one wants pests wandering around their homes. Some are just an annoyance, and others wreak havoc to the property itself. Termites, for instance, eat away at the structural wood of the house. If they are allowed to continue, termites can go so far as to eat away at your furniture. Rodents are notorious for chewing on insulation around electrical wiring, thereby increasing the likelihood of a fire. Homeowners must pay for everything to remove the pests and repair the damage they did while they were visiting. Regularly inspect your home for pests, so you know the moment they move in.

Properties decrease in value when they are ignored and neglected. No matter the size of your property, every homeowner should do routine maintenance. Appliances like refrigerators, clothes washers, and water heaters are your responsibility. You will have to replace furnace filters, air conditioner filters, and circuit breakers. You must pay to resolve plumbing issues, and you'll probably need to pay to empty your septic tank on occasion. You'll also need to monitor your home for water damage, weather damage, and a whole host of safety hazards like a fire. You must maintain your property to keep it valuable, but you must also keep up with it to keep it standing.

You should have a fund ready to be put to good use. First of all, you'll have to pay your taxes. You might also have mortgage payments, and you'll definitely have to pay for any home repairs. Home maintenance and home repair can be costly, but cost is less when you take care of it right away. You can remove some of the burden when you make payments to a warranty provider. Home warranty companies in Missouri, Montana, Mississippi, Maine, and every state in between help you handle home repair costs. You must have a fund set aside to pay for your home, whatever that entails.

Owning your home is a big commitment. Homeowners must maintain the property. There's the lawn, extermination of pests, home maintenance, home repairs, taxes, and mortgage payments. Warranty providers can help remove some of the burdens, but it's ultimately your responsibility. You should know what to expect from owning your home and be willing to take on the challenge.

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