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AI Home Search Lets Buyers Talk Their Way to Dream Homes
InnovationFeb 20

AI Home Search Lets Buyers Talk Their Way to Dream Homes

House hunters can now skip endless filter clicking and just describe their dream home in plain English. Homes.com's new AI assistant understands requests like "modern kitchen near good schools" and instantly delivers matches.

Fox News Tech2 min read
Homes With Solar Panels Sell for $10,000 More
SolutionsJun 19

Homes With Solar Panels Sell for $10,000 More

New research analyzing 143 million home listings proves that going green pays off when it's time to sell. Homes with solar panels are commanding premiums of $10,000, yet most sellers aren't advertising these money-making upgrades.

PV Magazine2 min read
Samara's $152K Starter Homes Tackle California Housing
SolutionsJul 13

Samara's $152K Starter Homes Tackle California Housing

A California company is building small, affordable starter homes using the same factory process that made backyard units wildly popular. These compact homes could finally bring back the missing middle of housing that generations have been priced out of.

Fast Company3 min read
Star Trek Fan Builds Real LCARS Control Panel for Smart Home
Community HeroesFeb 8

Star Trek Fan Builds Real LCARS Control Panel for Smart Home

A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Good Samaritan Society Cuts UTI Rates 47% in Rural Seniors
Acts of KindnessJun 19

Good Samaritan Society Cuts UTI Rates 47% in Rural Seniors

A nonprofit serving America's rural heartland slashed urinary tract infections nearly in half while expanding care access to 27 new locations. Good Samaritan Society's 2025 Quality Report reveals major wins for seniors who need care close to home.

Google News - Good Samaritan3 min read
Kansas Nursing Home Joins Top 10% Nationwide with 5 Stars
SolutionsFeb 9

Kansas Nursing Home Joins Top 10% Nationwide with 5 Stars

Good Samaritan in Hays, Kansas just earned a 5-star rating from Medicare, joining only 10% of nursing homes nationwide who achieve this recognition. The achievement reflects years of dedicated care from staff, medical providers, and community partners working together.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Helena Grant Gives Homeless Recovery Center a Permanent Home
SolutionsApr 8

Helena Grant Gives Homeless Recovery Center a Permanent Home

A walk-in recovery center serving people experiencing homelessness in Helena, Montana, is finally getting a permanent home after years of uncertainty. Thanks to a $134,600 city grant, Our Place will move into Good Samaritan's building where clients can access daily essentials and community support all under one roof.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nonprofit Gifts 240+ Homes to Veterans and First Responders
Community HeroesAug 25

Nonprofit Gifts 240+ Homes to Veterans and First Responders

For 20 years, Operation Finally Home has built or modified homes for wounded veterans and first responders at no cost to them. The Texas nonprofit averages one new home build per month and thousands of modifications.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Tire Worker Becomes Award-Winning Care Home Food Manager
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Tire Worker Becomes Award-Winning Care Home Food Manager

After 14 years in a tire factory, a shoulder injury led Steve Reves to discover his true calling: bringing joy to nursing home residents through food and genuine care. His transformation earned him a national leadership award at Good Samaritan Society in Kansas.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Omaha's $190K Tiny Homes Redefine Affordable Housing
SolutionsApr 7

Omaha's $190K Tiny Homes Redefine Affordable Housing

Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.

Fast Company2 min read
Florida Couple Rescues 1903 Ligonier Home in 2 Years
SolutionsJun 22

Florida Couple Rescues 1903 Ligonier Home in 2 Years

A couple from Florida bought a crumbling century-old house with rotting stairs and turned it into a showpiece that now inspires their entire Pennsylvania town. Their dramatic transformation will be featured on a historic home tour this month.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Wellington Couple's 30-Year Love Affair with 1908 Home
Acts of KindnessApr 4

Wellington Couple's 30-Year Love Affair with 1908 Home

Sometimes the best decisions are made on the gloomiest days. When Anita Busby walked into a fog-shrouded Wellington villa nearly 30 years ago, she couldn't even see the famous harbor view, but she knew instantly she was home.

Stuff NZ2 min read
148-Year-Old Store Becomes Colorful Home in Napier
Acts of KindnessJan 19

148-Year-Old Store Becomes Colorful Home in Napier

A rundown former general store in Napier, New Zealand has been transformed into a vibrant five-bedroom home after 27 years of love and color. Owner Kim Hands is selling the landmark building but subdividing the land to preserve its historic street frontage for future generations.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Jujitsu Expert Stops Tiny Home Thief in Citizen's Arrest
Community HeroesApr 27

Jujitsu Expert Stops Tiny Home Thief in Citizen's Arrest

A Brazilian jujitsu black belt spotted a stolen tiny home while riding his electric skateboard and held the suspect until police arrived. His quick thinking and 13 years of martial arts training helped recover two stolen homes worth thousands.

ABC Australia2 min read
355-Sq-Ft Tiny Home Fits Office and Downstairs Bedroom
InnovationJul 28

355-Sq-Ft Tiny Home Fits Office and Downstairs Bedroom

A Canadian tiny house builder just solved one of the biggest challenges of small-space living: fitting a home office and a ground-floor bedroom into just 355 square feet. The Florence proves you don't need to sacrifice comfort or functionality to downsize.

New Atlas2 min read
AI Helper Tames One Writer's 10-Year Smart Home Nightmare
InnovationJan 28

AI Helper Tames One Writer's 10-Year Smart Home Nightmare

A tech journalist spent a decade wrestling with her chaotic smart home setup until an AI coding tool solved it in one afternoon. What normally takes weeks of programming happened in hours.

The Verge2 min read
158-Year Home Distilling Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
SolutionsApr 11

158-Year Home Distilling Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court just struck down a Civil War-era law that made home distilling illegal, ruling it exceeded Congress's power to tax. Hobbyists can now legally craft spirits at home, just like beer and wine enthusiasts have done for decades.

Google News - Business2 min read
Woman Helps UK Hoarders Reclaim Their Homes With Kindness
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Woman Helps UK Hoarders Reclaim Their Homes With Kindness

Jo Powell doesn't just clean cluttered homes. She helps people struggling with hoarding rediscover their spaces and stories with compassion, one room at a time.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Australia Approves First Tiny Home Village for 40 Families
SolutionsJan 29

Australia Approves First Tiny Home Village for 40 Families

A small Australian town just made history by approving the country's first permanent tiny-homes-on-wheels community, offering affordable housing where rental vacancies have hit just 0.4%. The 40-site village in Boyanup could open new pathways for tiny home living nationwide.

ABC Australia2 min read
Four Walk-Off Home Runs Light Up Baseball in One Night
SportsMay 30

Four Walk-Off Home Runs Light Up Baseball in One Night

Baseball fans witnessed something rare Friday night when four different games ended with dramatic walk-off home runs. It tied the second-most walk-off homers in a single day in MLB history.

MLB News2 min read

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