Imagine that your home could communicate with you, telling you, for example, that your refrigerator was about to fail or that your teenage daughter had arrived home from school safely. Imagine that it could learn your habits — the times of day you are home and away — and adjust the temperature and lights accordingly.
So-called smart homes may sound like science fiction, but they are becoming reality with technology that is now standard in some Chicago-area homes.
Will this add value to your home? Contact the appraisers at www.scappraisals.com for your value questions.
“We want to make our homes future-ready,” said Deborah Beaver, vice president of operations for William Ryan Homes’ Chicago division, based in Schaumburg. “Technology is coming to our homes, even though not everybody can afford it right now.”
In July the homebuilder began wiring its new homes in communities in Lindenhurst, Elgin and Bolingbrook to take advantage of smart home technology. Buyers can get modules that allow them to control lighting, temperature, entertainment systems and security before move-in day, or at some later point when their budget allows. Systems can be turned off and on with remotes, switches or with a digital tablet or smartphone.
Read more at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/home/ct-home-1102-automated-home-20121101,0,1104719.story
Disclaimer: for information and entertainment purposes only
Green Real Estate Appraiser 