Home renovations can be incredibly expensive. Whether it’s an extensive renovation where you’re knocking down walls and changing the actual layout of the room, swapping out the furniture or landscaping your garden, these can be time-consuming and expensive projects.
Read MoreEver wondered what the bathroom of the future will look like? The future is here when it comes to smart bathrooms. The advent of the internet of things, specifically smart home, has created a new way of interacting with our homes.
Read MoreWhen you move into a new home, it often takes a little bit of time before you feel like the new place is truly a home for you and your family. Moving can be a stressful time; it’s a major balancing act between packing, working with your lender to make sure they have all the documents…
Read MoreIn many areas of the country, the real estate market is bouncing back quickly despite recent events. There’s a shortage of listings which means homes sell quickly if they’re priced well and in move-in condition. If you are thinking of selling your home now could be the perfect time to sell.
Read MoreModern technology is transforming our homes, both interior and exterior. There are many ways in which you can integrate technology into your home’s outdoor space while benefitting from the convenience, utility savings, and safety features of these devices.
Read MoreMoving is often described as one of the most stressful things that we will ever do. Yet most of us do it more than once. In fact, on average, we live in around 11 homes during our lifetimes, including our childhood homes. In part, all of this moving comes out of necessity.
Read MoreA secure home is a priority for many and it can be a daunting task to find the right one for your home. Personally, I’ve had professionally-installed systems like ADT as well as DIY systems. My first experience with a DIY connected alarm system was around 2011 (I’m fairly sure). It’s been so long that “smart home” was not a term people threw around.
Read MoreThe popularity of smart home devices has continually increased year over year. In 2019, 33.2% of households are equipped with smart home devices and this figure is expected to rise to 53.9% by 2023. The increasing popularity and ubiquity of these connected devices can be used as a marketing differentiator when selling a home.
Read MoreWhen Thomas Edison patented the first commercially successful light bulb in 1879, he couldn’t possibly have imagined how dramatically his invention would evolve. The smart lighting arrays of today not only illuminate our homes, businesses and streets; but they can also provide entertainment
Read MoreThe beautiful, crisp autumn weather will soon give way to winter's cold temperatures. Whatever your budget, there are a number of things you can do to prepare your home for the winter. Winter-proofing not only keeps you comfortable during the cold winter months, but also saves you money and provides peace of mind. Here are seven tips to get your home winter-ready.
Read MoreHotel rooms are your home away from home. Some are prettier than others, some have better views and I’ve stayed at a lot of them. I’ve been to Las Vegas many times these past few years and I’ve experienced many different hotels like MGM Grand, Caesar’s Palace and Bellagio. I’ve never had a chance to stay at Aria until now. I was attending the realtor.com Results Summit conference where I was speaking about smart homes so this was THE perfect pairing as the rooms at Aria are equipped with smart technology.
Read MoreNo matter where you live, you've likely experienced a power outage. Unfortunately, minor outages and major blackouts can happen anywhere. Most of the time, they last long enough to be an inconvenience with no real damage. However, there are times when a disaster strikes and you're left without power for several days.
Read MoreI recently purchased the Wink Lookout security system and we've used it enough to warrant a review. The system has been installed for 4 months. I was in search of a system that was cost-effective, simple to use, and able to work with some of our existing security devices, and one with no monthly fees. I didn't set out to use Wink Lookout simply because we already used the Wink Hub 2. It seemed like a natural choice but I still did some due diligence. One of the systems I really liked was Simplisafe, it met my needs from the features, devices available to aesthetics.
Read MoreThe first thing that comes to mind when I think about a home generator is keeping my family comfortable in the event of a power outage. Whether you live in an area that is prone to power outages or only experience outages a couple of times a year, having a backup generator is a no-brainer. At the very least, an outage is inconvenient, but power outages can also have a real and serious impact on your safety, security and wallet.
Read MoreI had the opportunity to sit down with the folks at NBC's OpenHouse TV to talk about tips on selling your home. Take a look!
Read MoreWhoa 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreComing 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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