Whoa doesn't begin to describe my incredible experience at CES2018. It was amazing, mind-blowing and exhausting at the same time. For the third year in a row, Coldwell Banker has sponsored the Smart Home Marketplace. I traveled to Las Vegas as part of Coldwell Banker's Blue Crew, a group of agents and marketers that shared their experiences from the show floor.
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The popularity of connected devices has grown exponentially over the past several years. We've seen retail stores devote a few shelves to smart home devices a few years ago to entire sections featuring smart home devices today. The demand for making a standard item in our homes "smart" has reached a whole new level yet we are still at the beginning of this technological revolution.
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Coming home is already a really good thing. What if you could have some smart devices enhancing that experience even more? Your smart home could help make your quality time spent at home even better in a number of ways.
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You've installed a few smart devices, what's next?! Having a couple of devices making life easier in your smart home can be a really good thing. Who wouldn’t want to talk to their TV instead of having to dig under the couch cushions to find the remote for the infinitieth time?
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Arguably one of the most attractive reasons to invest in smart hometechnology is the promise of saving money. This is also one of the main reasons homeowners initially begin to explore their options for raising their home’s IQ. While smart home technology has many benefits, not all of them can be proven to save you money in the long run.
Read MoreI found myself unexpectedly car shopping last week. While it wasn't a complete surprise but it always seems to sneak up on us. This how it usually goes down. The car that we've had for 5+ years is nearing the 150K mile mark. Like clockwork, minor things start malfunctioning or totally stop working then the not-so-minor things.
Read MoreWe live in a very traditional colonial style home. In Virginia, that means there's usually a room at the front of the house that no one uses. Some people call it the "Christmas tree room" because its only use is for the Christmas tree in front of the window during the holidays so it's visible from the street. We moved 2+ years ago and this room has always bothered me.
Read MoreSo you've been house hunting for a while and can't seem to find the right house. Have you considered buying a brand new home? You can choose your floorplan, the lot and the interior finishes. If you're looking in the Fredericksburg area, check out Deacon Commons!
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