Generations past had dreams of flying cars, but the future is a strange, wonderful place. Sure, we don’t have flying cars, but you can find the first 18 digits of pi or turn on disco lighting with just the sound of your voice. Sounds like magic, doesn’t it? It’s not magic, it’s technology. And you […]
Why Smart Homes Are Attractive to Millennials
February 14, 2019 by
New generations around the world are naturally attracted to cutting-edge technologies. Millennials are especially at home when it comes to being early adopters of new tech, and nowhere is that trend more prevalent when it comes to how smart homes are attractive to Millennials. There’s a good reason for that, and it’s simple: Millennials are […]
The Best Smart Thermostat: Does NEST Need to be Worried about Ecobee4?
January 30, 2019 by
The Ecobee4 may be the new kid on the block but it’s already getting rave reviews for its efficient household management abilities. From taking notes to smart energy management, Ecobee4 is a serious player in the smart home technology field. Features at a glance: Easy to install Remote sensor Programmable sensors Baseline settings for “home, […]
Net-zero homes to substantially reduce energy footprint
December 31, 2018 by
So-called “net-zero homes” designed to boost energy efficiency will soon become more commonplace, and that could have a big impact U.S. energy usage, experts say. Just 8,547 net-zero homes, which are those buildings that generate more electricity than they use, were constructed in the U.S. in 2017. However that number is set to get a […]
Smart Home Technology and Real Estate: A Short Guide
December 4, 2018 by
Smart home technology is becoming more and more commonplace in houses across the world. The trend isn’t going anywhere; in fact, it’s projected that 127 million units of smart home devices will be sold in 2018 in the United States alone. Not only that, but it’s estimated that this figure will rise to 165 million by […]
How digital assistants are easing real estate transactions
November 11, 2018 by
Digital assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are increasingly finding use cases in the real estate industry. Not only are they used to search for homes for sale, but they can also help to perform tasks like transferring money. Now, some property managers want to even further and let tenants pay their rent […]
Smart Homes – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
September 12, 2018 by
The dream of a more modern and futuristic home has probably been around since before recorded history. After all, caves had dirt floors that evolved into wooden floors,
How to Sell a Smart Home
August 27, 2018 by
Homes are becoming smarter, thanks to integration with modern technologies. Things like smart garage door openers, smart locks and smart thermostats headline the upgrades,
Smart Home Technology takes Homeowners by Storm
August 13, 2018 by
Back in the days before the internet — or even color television — scientists, engineers, and even artists all predicted the home of the future would be the pinnacle of automation.
Compass rolls out smart for sale signs to help your listing stand out
July 26, 2018 by
Digital real estate listings company Compass is making its homes stand out with a new breed of high-tech and “iconic” for sale signs.
