About the Author
John Galante is president of AE Ventures, producers of the TecHome Builder Summits. Prior to founding AE Ventures, Galante headed EH Media’s events division and contributed to the development of its publications and online media. Read more...
The 2021 TecHome: Trends on the Rise for Homebuyers & Renters
There are lots of words we could use to describe 2020 but by far I believe the most (over) used word of the year was unprecedented. (Insert all the reasons why here). Because of social distancing, remote school and office closures, people who were reluctant to adopt technology, were forced to adapt to the changing...
The New Home Company: Setting the Bar for Smart Home as a Standard
Recognized by Pro Builder Magazine as the 2019 Builder of the Year, The New Home Company (NYSE: NWHM) has earned an industry-leading reputation for designing homes and living experiences that put homebuyers first. Rated #1 in customer satisfaction by Eliant in the high-volume and multi-divisional builder categories, this new generation homebuilder is deeply focused on...
Internet Connection: The Essential Fourth Utility for Multifamily.
Internet connectivity has never been more vital for multifamily properties amid the surging needs of renters. “Multifamily Builders and Property Managers need to be thinking about what the next generation of renters are going to expect”, says Dish Network’s GM of Business Development, Nate Block. Gen Z, who has been the generation to grow up...
How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Website Experience for Homebuyers and Increase Conversions
Last week we had guest host Anya Chrisanthon speak with Jonn Hiscox, cofounder of Openhouse.ai, an artificial intelligence and machine learning marketing platform. They talked about trends and how the consumer journey is changing, new privacy policy rules and regulations and how it’s going to affect marketing as a whole. Here are the highlights from...
4 Things that Luxury Builders Should Stop Doing to Increase Sales
When a homebuyer looks for a builder to create a luxury custom home, they are looking for their dream home– a home they have in their minds that is uniquely built for them. This includes the technology that has become a key part of their lives in recent years. Unfortunately, many buyers spend thousands on...
Innovative Virtual Options Tap Limitless Possibilities with Real Results
“Virtual” has been our reality in 2020. A nationwide shutdown of businesses and travel bans forced us to conduct our work online with a never-ending whirlwind of zoom meetings. Eight months have passed and there has been amazing progress toward technology adoption in builder and multifamily industries especially in the use of virtual tools to...
5 Pillars of Wellness Technology Applications in the Home
It’s no surprise that wellness in the home is getting a lot of attention right now in both the single and multifamily homebuilding market. Indoor air quality technology most notably has taken center stage this year, but there are many new applications to control the ambient environment of a home and can contribute to a...
Scary Good Smart Tech that Makes a New Home or Condo a Treat for your Buyers– No Tricks!
It’s Halloween and we’ve all seen the movies– a family moves into a new home, excited for a fresh start– but they don’t realize there are scary things lurking behind the walls! No, it’s not ghosts and goblins but unexpected situations that pop up when they least expect it. Help your customers gain peace of...
The Keys to Post Pandemic Multifamily Comeback
At the end of 2019, Multifamily was on the rise in growth as more people wanted to live near where they worked and played–in fast-paced cities bustling with activity and nightlife. However, things changed quickly with the introduction of COVID and there was a shift toward outer-suburban single-family home ownership. What impact will this have...
“All-Songs-And-Dances” Light Fits Lux Showcase Home
During my visit with custom builder David Compo a few weeks back I was struck by how enamored he was with one out dozens of tech features he built into his entry into the SE Michigan Builders’ Parade of Home—the Juno AI (color-tunable light/speaker/Alexa interface) from Acuity Brands. Compo Builders installed 45 Juno AI’s in...