Safety and security is a given with a door locks, but aesthetics, ease of use and the many features available make the smart lock a smart home must-have. Any listing agent or home building will tell you that a home’s curb appeal is important. When the prospective buyer pulls up in front of the house, …
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Aug 15
Ensuring the Integrity, Security of Your Member Data
NAR uses a three-tiered strategy to keep cyberattacks at bay. With well over 1 million member records and an e-commerce system that processed more than $1.5 billion in transaction volume in 2021, NAR databases are an attractive lure for cybercriminals. That’s why comprehensive data security is one of the most important benefits NAR provides its …
Aug 14
Why First-Time Buyers Are Ideal Victims for Scammers
Cyber criminals aim to take advantage of those who aren’t familiar with the nuances of the closing process. Younger home buyers who don’t have prior experience in the real estate market may be more naive to the red flags of wire fraud. That’s why scammers likely are targeting first-time buyers, which means you need to …
Aug 11
Help Innovators Get New Real Estate Tech Right
As a conduit to consumers, you can help technology developers understand how their products are—or are not—meeting homeowners’ needs. Imagine you’re a Florida property owner with an electric car and an EV charging station at home. You may be at the forefront of the electrification trend in real estate. But if you were in the …
Aug 10
Expect These Tech Disruptors to Grow in Influence
NAR’s 2022 Technology Survey reveals the innovations members are using now and watching for the future. REALTORS® believe cybersecurity, 5G and drones are the areas of technology that will have the most impact on the real estate business in the next two years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2022 Technology Survey. Nearly half …
Aug 09
Indoor Air Quality: Why It’s Important and How to Manage It
Much conversation revolves around outdoor air quality, but many factors—environmental and health-specific—bring indoor air quality to the forefront of the conversation as well. Maximize a home’s air quality with monitoring. Increasingly, air quality—indoor and outdoor—is a prominent topic of discussion. To combat wildfires, smog and viruses, experts are talking about what measures to take to …
Aug 08
After Collapse, Does Cryptocurrency Still Hold Promise for Real Estate?
Despite an extremely volatile crypto market, one real estate pro says a decentralized financial system could help create more immediacy in housing transactions. When she unexpectedly ran out of cash during a trip to Cuba, Kristin Smith knew her options for accessing more funds were limited. Without the ability to use a credit card or …
Aug 07
Modern Smart Home Must-Haves in the Multifamily Space
Smart home tech isn’t just for the single-family home. These systems and devices can improve property management, reduce cost and emissions and enhance the tenant experience. Smart home tech in multifamily communities is quickly becoming a must-have for today’s discerning renter, and with good reason. The right technology can play a significant role in improving …
Aug 04
The Year the Metaverse Made Virtual Property Viable
The metaverse and the opportunities it brings for virtual reality were among the top real estate technology stories of the year. The hype at CES, the technology industry’s annual mega-show, always sets the tone for the real estate advancements we expect to see throughout the year. And in 2022, real estate pros were on the …
Aug 03
‘Matter’ Connects the Unconnected in Smart Home Tech
The protocol helps DIY smart-home devices talk to one another, even if they’re on different platforms, creating a more seamless experience for the end user. Creating a recent buzz in the world of “smart home” advancements has been the release of something called Matter, which is defined by its developers as “a protocol to connect …
Aug 03
Delco / Broomall Home – 683 Gerard Rd, Broomall, PA. 19008
683 Gerard Rd, Broomall, PA. 19008 Listing courtesy of Mary Renshaw – Irving A Miller $698,500 Est. Mortgage $4,939/mo*4 Beds4 Baths2970 Sq. Ft. Description about this home for sale at 683 Gerard Rd, Broomall, PA. 19008 Brick Georgian colonial on lovely, quiet, highly desirable street in Marple Township. Covered front porch leads to entry foyer …
Aug 02
New Generations of Home Tech Combine Style and Substance
CES 2023 brought product debuts that aim to influence future home design, like an air conditioner disguised as framed artwork. Check out the most-hyped gadgets from the technology industry’s biggest show of the year. New real estate technologies are vying to influence how the home of the future is designed. That was one of many …
