A list of suggested tech innovations that can turn your home into a high-tech smart abode on a shoestring budget. This is PropTech homeowners must have.
Agents say green home features help to sell
April 23, 2019 by
Real estate agents are becoming increasingly aware of the advantage of energy efficient features within a home, with 69% saying that promoting these aspects was “very” or “somewhat” valuable, according to the National Association of Realtor’s newly released Realtors & Sustainability report. The NAR survey of around 6,000 real estate professionals demonstrates that agents should […]
3 of the Best Smart Home Tech Companies of 2019
April 18, 2019 by
Today’s smart home technology is more than just a cool trick. It’s a major draw for your potential clients. Imagine being able to check your home security from work, or handle a water leak while on vacation, or even just turn out the lights without getting out of bed. A smart home can do all […]
How to sell a Smart Home in 2019
April 3, 2019 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, with many other options waiting in the wings. The general concept is that smart home technology offers considerable conveniences to simplify and enhance the lives of its users. Therefore, everyone from […]
Smart Tech for Tomorrow: The 3 Devices You Need in Your Smart Home
March 18, 2019 by
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 […]
