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
2019 Home Builder Forecast
As we approach the close of 2018, many are looking for what’s new and what’s next on the home front. In 2019, we’ll see several home styles with staying power, a few fresh designs that are sure to dominate, plus a brand-new generation of homebuyers now on deck. Here are six of the biggest home trends to watch next year:
Signature Homes Collaborates on Smart Neighborhood
Dwight Sandlin on Signature Homes’ Smart Neighborhood learning curve
Safety and Ethics of Smart Home Technology
An increase in calls linked to domestic abuse via smart home technology highlights the need for consumer and manufacturer awareness
Mechanical, Electrical + Plumbing
2018 Top 100 Products: Mechanical / Electrical / Home Tech
Products from Eaton, LiftMaster, Reliance Worldwide, and Zurn
Home Technology
2018 Top 100 Products: Software + Technology
Products from Brinno, Calculated Industries, Eaton, Nest, and SoftPlan
Five Smart Security Systems for Home Safety
As homes become more connected, home safety is an important place to look for smart solutions.
Reporting from Forbes…
Automating Atlanta's Housing
PulteGroup is going all in on smart homes. The company's new model smart home in Atlanta's Sandy…
Lennar and Amazon Collaborate on Smart Home Showrooms
A new partnership between Amazon and Lennar will bring Alexa-enabled smart home technology to “experience showrooms” across the U.S.
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A Conversation With Whirlpool About Technology That Matters
Jason Mathew, Senior Director, Global Connected Strategy at Whirlpool, explains the company’s approach to technology, its growing smart home appliance ecosystem, and how builders can benefit. Here's what he had to say.
Home Technology
2018 Housing Giants: 6 Steps for Building Smart, Connected Homes
Want to play ahead? Then it's time to embrace innovation and start building connected homes. Here's a guide