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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] In CBO's projections of the underlying supply of housing units, the number of mobile homes rises slightly as a percentage of total new units in the 2030s and 2040s as replacement demand becomes a larger share of total demand. Congressional Budget Office
• [New] The combination of increased household formation and existing pent-up demand would boost housing starts to an average of nearly 1.8 million per year from 2027 to 2031. Congressional Budget Office
• [New] Some of the decline in construction of new homes projected for the 2030s and 2040s may be offset by increased residential improvements. Congressional Budget Office
• [New] After 2045, construction of new homes is projected to average less than 1.2% of GDP. Congressional Budget Office
• [New] The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029 as part of efforts to solve the housing crisis and boost economic growth. Dictionary.com
• [New] The housing industry will be able to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028. / UK Precedence Research
• [New] Florida, Texas, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts are among the states with the highest number of homes and RCV at moderate or greater risk of hurricane wind damage. Yahoo Life
• [New] More than 30,000 UK homes have had botched insulation fitted under government schemes putting them at risk of damp and mould. Dictionary.com
• [New] Sydney values, already Australia's highest, accelerated amid the upturn - the median home is now $1.2 million abc.net.au - and Sydney house prices are forecast to jump another 7% over 2025-26 to reach a staggering $1.83 million by next June abc.net.au. TS2 Space
• [New] New housing demand will moderate to around 175,000 households per year from 2025-26 as the initial post-pandemic migration surge abates nhsac. TS2 Space
• [New] The NSW government's target is 377,000 new homes by 2029 under the National Housing Accord. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] The New York City Council approved a rezoning plan for 42 blocks in Midtown South, also known as the Garment District, to allow more than 9,500 new housing units, about a third of which will be permanently affordable. JD Supra
• [New] Comcast is bringing ultra-fast internet to 32,000 homes and businesses in Florida, with plans to double that by 2026 through public-private partnerships. RCR Wireless News
• [New] Amazon could leverage its ecosystem: imagine a Fire TV that streams via Starlink, or Echo devices that use Starlink as backhaul in remote homes, etc. Bez Kabli
• [New] Apple's planned smart home camera will integrate seamlessly with other Apple hardware products via wireless connectivity, offering a competitive advantage over rival camera makers. Precedence Research
• [New] Employment in home health and personal care aides will grow by 33% between 2022 and 2032, far outpacing other sectors, reflecting rising demand for in-home services. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The home healthcare segment is the fastest-growing end-use and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 25.3% from 2025 to 2033. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Off-grid solar home systems could provide reliable electricity in rural SSA, and according to the International Energy Agency, nearly two-thirds of new connections in Africa are expected from stand-alone and mini-grid systems, aiming for universal access by 2030 (IEA 2023, 2024). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Amazon's partnership with X-Energy could lead to the generation of up to 960 MW of electricity by 2039, enough to power approximately 770,000 homes. Power Technology
• [New] Older citizens are driving the need for services like home health, personal care, surgeon, and physician roles, and health care employment is expected to swell by roughly 1.9 million job openings annually over the next decade. / USA Fortune
• [New] By 2050, seniors will account for a quarter of global consumption, meaning their needs and preferences will heavily influence how housing, health care, and home technology are designed. Fortune
• [New] By 2025, nearly everything from machines to homes to cities could be linked through sensors. Amra and Elma LLC

Last updated: 06 September 2025