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Homeowners becoming more proactive in improvements, repairs

From a rise in home improvements to more attention being paid to dwellings, homeowners are showing positive behavioral shifts.

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Rick McCathron, president of Hippo, said: “Our homes are no longer places where we spend minimal time — with our households becoming the primary haven where we work, socialize and rest, we’ve discovered that more people are becoming proactive in taking care of their homes.” (Credit: Andy Dean Photography/Shutterstock) Rick McCathron, president of Hippo, said: “Our homes are no longer places where we spend minimal time — with our households becoming the primary haven where we work, socialize and rest, we’ve discovered that more people are becoming proactive in taking care of their homes.” (Credit: Andy Dean Photography/Shutterstock)

Since the start of the pandemic, more than half of homeowners made improvements to their property, according to Hippo, which noted 71% said they’d continue making the same amount of home improvements moving forward.

Not surprising, given the rise in remote work, 52% of homeowners said they bought office equipment, and 35% spent money on living room décor, the insurer reported.

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Steve Hallo

Steve Hallo

Steve Hallo is an assistant editor with PC360 Group. Prior to his current position, Steve spent nearly a decade covering retail transformation, consumer trends, manufacturing issues and supply chain challenges impacting global CPG markets. He can be reached at [email protected], and on LinkedIn and Twitter.  

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