Category: Smart Home
The Smartest Kitchen Appliances
Tech innovations and new ideas are changing the way Americans cook and eat. You can have a donut or filet mignon delivered with a touch on an app or have gourmet meals boxed at your doorstep and ready for you to play chef when you get home from work. Your kitchen can be run by.....
Highlights from the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Last week, the highly anticipated Consumer Electronics Show (CES) took place, and -- like many other trade shows -- it was delivered via a virtual platform. However, that was no deterrent for the premier international showcase for consumer goods and one of the most widely anticipated events each January. Clearly there has been a considerable.....
Smart Furniture for Small Spaces
Tiny houses have captured the imagination of many Americans. Whether it’s the fantasy of living efficiently in 600 square feet or less or just the drive to declutter and tidy up, the idea of jettisoning your possessions and moving into a smaller home is gaining strength. Instead of aspiring to buy a larger house, a.....
Next Generation Home Security
Smart phone technology allows us all to work anywhere and to communicate via phone, text, email and Facetime. Smart home devices like Amazon’s Echo system allow us to instantly control our music and connect with other devices to control our lights, our room temperature and more. And you can use a Nest thermostat to automate.....
Smart Homes, Smart Locations
Priorities change. More home owners today seek convenience and safety as two of their top buying considerations. For example, when choosing neighborhoods, Millennials put a premium on convenience, wanting an easy commute or walkable access to employment centers, shopping, fitness and recreational amenities. On the other end of the spectrum, some Boomers are giving up.....
Home Themes That are Dominating in 2018
Home builders need to keep a sharp eye on homebuyer preferences to make sure what they are offering matches what people want. Now that we’re halfway through 2018, real estate industry insiders are making predictions on what to expect in home trends for the rest of the year. While open floor plans continue to be.....