Here's what buyers & sellers are considering with smart home features

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently shared a study on the smart home features that buyers want most. Per their findings, buyers are showing more interest in technological home features, such as security cameras. In fact, 3 of the top 4 tech features were security related. 

While many buyers consider a smart home an upgrade, NAHB's survey found that about 21% of sellers are leaving a home with smart features they don't want to give up, but about 40% of buyers want their next home to be smart. This is evidence that  there is a market growth potential for smart home items.

Smart Home Technology Stats

• Security cameras: 21% currently have one; 46% want them in a new home
• Video doorbell: 12% currently have one; 45% want one in a new home
• Programmable thermostat: 41% currently have one; 44% want one in a new home
• Wireless home security system: 18% currently have one; 40% want one in a new home
• Multi-zone HAVC system: 11% currently have one; 39% want one in a new home
• Lighting control system: 14% currently have one; 36% want one in a new home
• Wireless home audio system: 12% currently have one; 33% want one in a new home
• Central vacuum system: 10% currently have one; 33% want one in a new home
• Energy management system: 6% currently have one; 31% want one in a new home
• Smart washer/dryer (controlled remotely): 8% currently have one; 31% want one in a new home

For more great smart home information, see the infographics below.

Source: "Top Home Technology Features," National Association of Home Builders' Eye on Housing blog (May 2, 2019)

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If you are looking for a reason to visit the Palm Beaches in the spring or need a staycation idea? Sunfest is a great way to enjoy a wide variety of music, craft vendors, delicious food and drink options, and endless fun along the waterfront. In additional to all of that--which is enough reasons for most to block out the weekend--the fireworks display on the final night (sunday) is incredible! Check out the photos below for a quick clip of some of the fireworks over the water. 

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