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WHAT'S NEXT?: The number of smart homes is expected to grow further and by 2020 it is expected 46.2 million homes in the US and 44.9 million in Europe will be classed as smart homes. By 2022 there could be nearly 500 smart devices that can be connected to a smart home.

• [New] By 2035, smart homes will evolve into empathic environments capable of interpreting not just behaviour but emotion and intent. Logiciel Solutions
• [New] Noteworthy trends expected during the forecast period are predictive maintenance using advanced analytics, cloud-based APC solutions, emerging industrial automation, the application of edge computing in control systems, interoperability and open standards, remote monitoring, and home care services. openpr
• [New] With several trends expected to shape the home care industry in 2025, providers will need to adjust to changes in regulatory policies, workforce dynamics, and the increasing demand for tech-driven care solutions. Cliniqon
• [New] A nationwide trend of caregiver unionization with caregivers advocating for better pay, benefits, and working conditions will likely continue to gain momentum in 2025, further shaping the dynamics of the home care workforce. Cliniqon
• [New] Home care providers will continue to expand in 2025, but with a more strategic focus on building density in markets that offer a favorable business environment. Cliniqon
• [New] More California households could afford a typical condo/townhome in third-quarter 2025, rising from 25% both in second-quarter 2025 and in third-quarter 2024. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] 17% of California households could afford to purchase the $887,380 median-priced home in the third quarter of 2025, up from 15% in second-quarter 2025 and up from 16% in third-quarter 2024. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Home sales are expected to end the year at 4.07 million, a slight increase of 0.3% from 2024, but still reflecting weak momentum and slightly lower than the previous forecast of 4.1 million. Stessa
• [New] Canada needs an additional 3.5 million homes by 2030 to restore affordability-far beyond current production capacity. Cityscape Real Estate LTD, Brokerage - Cityscape Real E
• [New] Build Canada Homes will have greater flexibility to finance projects over multiple years and attract private and institutional investment. Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
• [New] The ACCC observed that subsidizing insurance in affected areas masks the true risks of a property and can dampen the incentive for home owners to undertake mitigation works. / Australia UNSW Sites
• [New] Role of insurance in identifying, valuing and transferring risk Insurance plays a critical role in the management of climate risks, transferring risk away from households to insurers and on further to global insurance and capital markets. UNSW Sites
• [New] A major insurer is warning Australians to expect rising home insurance premiums, in part due to increasingly frequent and damaging weather events. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Australians should expect rising home premiums, with increasingly frequent and damaging weather events a factor. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The annual cost of home insurance will increase 8% by the end of the year to a national average of $3,520. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
• [New] By 2055, U.S. homes lose $1 trillion. Medium
• [New] Hurricanes threaten 18.3% of homes, $8 trillion total. Medium
• [New] Homes in Tampa might lose 25% of their worth in coming years, based on what experts say. Medium
• [New] Government targets for housing, energy, tree planting and infrastructure could see the loss of up to 25% of farmland, much of it prime arable land. New Food Magazine
• [New] 95% fear the decline of family-run farms within the next decade unless stronger backing is provided. / UK farminguk
• Empowering New Yorkers with Energy Efficiency $50 million will be allocated to the EmPower + program to provide low- and moderate-income residents with no-cost home energy assessments and energy efficiency upgrades. Governor Kathy Hochul
• On the policy front, bipartisan U.S. housing initiatives aim to tackle chronic supply shortages, while potential Federal Reserve and government-backed entity actions could reduce mortgage rates from current highs. Hennessy Funds

Last updated: 08 November 2025