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Article: Smart ways to live in high-tech house.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)(COVER STORY)(Column)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 9, 2009
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Byline: Lisa Rauschart, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Your home is expected to do a lot these days. Beyond fulfilling basic shelter needs, today's home is both a modern-day feat of technology and a place to enjoy old-fashioned family time. New electronics can help make just about everything easier around the house, from turning on the lights before you walk in the door to keeping an eye on your children. Homeowners - and buyers - are especially interested in high-tech devices that will help them cut costs and save time.
If a home is priced right and has all the new bells and whistles, it's going to sell, says Lorraine Arora, branch vice president of ...