6th Annual MVP Awards: Connected Home
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Connected Home category
Whole Home Electrical Safety from Leviton
Real-Time Energy Consumption From Every Circuit in the My Leviton App
Today’s buyer expects more technology in their home
New Proptech Tools Set to Revolutionize Home Sales and Renovations
Real estate pros recently met to discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing new property technology tools
Back to Bare Bones—Delivering New Homes Buyers Can Actually Afford
Elevated expectations in the new-home market are driving up costs for unnecessary amenities homebuyers may not actually want
Environmental
Eco-Friendly Features Can Speed Along Home Sales and Boost Value
Demand for climate-conscious home features is growing in the wake of destructive and widespread weather emergencies
Smart Home
How Smart Home Technology Can Help Homeowners Aging in Place
Smart home features offer security and ease for older homeowners opting to age in place
Products
New and Innovative Building Products Seen at IBS/KBIS 2022
A roundup of standout building materials and products from this year’s International Builders’ Show / Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
Sales + Marketing Trends
How Home Buying Technology May Be Pushing Prices Higher
Buying a home has never been easier, but new advancements in real estate technology may come at a price
Smart Home
Smart Home Technology: The Healthy, Aging-Friendly Living Companions of the Future
Innovative home technology is gaining traction in the residential world, but older users are still hesitant to welcome some smart features into their homes
Home Technology
Renters Report Increased Demand for Smart Home Technology in 2022
Easy to use but tricky to install—renters are seeking out innovative home technology systems, but not all landlords are on board
Smart Home
The Builder Experience: Keys to Customization for Homeowners
Providing buyers with an authentic, customized, and well-informed experience is essential for builders to build trust and increase sales for higher priced custom packages and add-ons in homes
Innovation
How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders
New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection
Smart Home
Independent Living and Aging in Place: Is Smart Home Technology the Key?
Technology is an ever-evolving solution to many of the problems we're facing, and senior interest in smart devices is a trend that has recently picked up momentum