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That time Taylor Humphrey took a Pacesetter Homes flag to Flagstaff at 10,000 feet!

PA R T N E R S F E AT U R E D A R T I C L E S Achosa Home Warranty 16

F R O N T C OV E R

Capital Title 25 Fair Texas Title 11 Fidelity National Title 31 Gonzalez Photography 31 Heartland 21

HOME: A space for work and play by Alice Robertson Pg. 26

Hillwood 18 Home Serve Home Warranty 30

Most Hyped Design Trends by Krisztina Bell, Pg 29

Huffines 2, 7 Independence Title 15 K Hovnanian 23

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Troubleshooting: Smart Home Tech While Working From Home by PocketGeekHome.com Pg 17

w 1. KW group in Orlando with Fair Texas Title friends! 2. Ashley Olson & Kristen Robinson celebrate success 3. Britt Fair, met Shaq at at fundraiser for St. Phillips School. Britt felt like a kid because Shaq's hands are HUGE! Who knew Shaq was from San Antonio!? 4. When your favorite rock star rests poses for a photo during sound check! Gina Branch with Sammy Hagar!

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3000 Montgomery St., Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76107

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700 Hunters Row Court Mansfield, TX 76063

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18333 Preston Rd., Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75252

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It's the color of growth, renewal and rebirth.

1.Mid America Mortgage's Ashley Dohman was ready for shenanigans! 2. KW's unbeatable momma/daughter team of Deborah Hayes and Ashley Adair 3. Tonja Demaret and Jennifer Kuczaj 4. Nikki Hunt's fashion is on point! 5. Julie Jordan, Erin James and Carmen Parker feeling lucky! 6. Gillian Cunningham and Jennifer Gerlich 7. She's 5x BOLD! Sharon Cummings learns something new each time she attends BOLD 8. Don't be green with envy that Claudia Schubert knows how to have fun!

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1. Deborah Hayes, Ashley Adair, Hailey and Terri Pescatore gather for their good friend, Bonnie's wedding. 2. Donna Eagan, Christine Goodwin, and Tiffany Haddock with the Jan Richey Team, Keller Williams - Frisco Stars 3. Congrats to Blair Taylor for the RE/MAX Office Manager of the Year award!

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Troubleshooting Smart Home Tech While Working From Home

t’s been almost two years since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to shift their physical models and adapt to a remote, virtual environment. Now in 2022, the rise of Omicron variant cases has resulted in offices sending their employees back to work from home again. A recent survey from Assurant shows that full time work from home activity is expected to increase by 33% as the pandemic continues, tripled from 11% when the pandemic began. This upward trend in work from home culture also comes with an upward trend in smart home device connectivity, particularly right after the holidays when people want to work simultaneously with their new smart televisions, smart speakers, and other devices operating in the background. Renters and homeowners alike have even opted for smart home appliances and amenities included with the property, as the demand for smart home technology increased by nearly 25% at the end of 2021 and is expected to accelerate throughout the next few years. With new smart home technology products, troubleshooting these devices when not working properly can be stressful, especially when the company’s IT department can’t come to the home environment.

The first instinct of many would be trying to fix the problem themselves or going directly to the device manufacturer, and there are simple steps one can take, while not interrupting workflow at the same time. To ensure smooth connectivity in every corner of the home, one should start by keeping a close eye on issues shown by the existing Wi-Fi router, such as web pages loading slowly or video playback constantly buffering.

were struggling to join a video meeting or email a report that was due an hour ago. Support needs to be similar to an Amazon retail model in streamlining a one-stop shop to troubleshoot any smart home device without ever having to go to the manufacturer.

Whether it’s learning how to setup, connect, or get the most out of a particular device, tech support needs to be humanized to make it as convenient and comprehensive as If the router frequently displays possible for the person to understand. issues with the network, the user should consider adding a Wi-Fi range No one should have to still wait to extender in the home to increase the get a response from an online ticket request they filled out days ago or wireless bandwidth across different wait on hold for hours just to speak to rooms. This would be an extreme help for company video meetings and someone in a foreign country with a language barrier. software capabilities even when just two people in the same household are Consumers need to feel confident in both working at the same time. the products they purchase, and comWhen connecting a new smart device panies need the assurance from their to the Wi-Fi network, one should also employees of working through these check the speed of the device and ad- difficulties to keep their own products just the positioning accordingly where and services afloat. the internet connection is the strongest in the home. The existing service provider may even offer additional bandwidth options to increase the desired connectivity.

Even though the work from home culture with the pandemic is continuing, it doesn’t mean old tech support ways have to.

No matter the device or the problem, Need some high tech help? Visit troubleshooting can be time-consum- www.pocketgeekhome.com. ing and hinder work productivity. Just Sources: 1, 2: https://www.assurant.com/ imagine how a client would feel if one newsroom-detail/Features/2022/January/ smart-amenities-in-properties

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Our 1,082 Realtor partners helped Hillwood Communities sell nearly 2,000 homes in DFW in 2021! Our communities and builders could not have accomplished this without the support of the Realtors who sold homes in our seven masterplanned communities. We hope you enjoyed your gifts for selling two or more homes and your special experiences for selling five-plus homes in 2021.*

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HOME

A Sp a ce fo r Wo r k a n d P l ay

By: Alice Robertson

ow’s a great time to plan a home office. Working from home is no longer considered unusual, and having a formal workspace may even increase the value of your home.

Approximately 16% of businesses around the world only hire people who can work from their home offices. More and more companies are switching to a remote work platform. In fact, approximately 16% of businesses around the world only hire people who can work from their home offices. If your company has yet to adopt this strategy, don’t give up hope. And, if you plan to start your own business, you should plan to have a home office. Where you put your home office depends upon many factors, from your budget to the layout of your home. According to Refresh Renovations, adding an office can cost just a few hundred dollars on the low end to more than $91,000 if you have to build a new room or separate outbuilding. An ideal location would be a spare bedroom or flex space on the perimeter of your home. In other words, as convenient as it may be,

the dining room table probably isn’t a great place to work, especially if you have kids. When you work or run a business from home, you’re going to naturally spend more time at your address. Because of this, you will also want to designate space for “off the clock” activities, such as painting, meditating, or crafting. Having a dedicated recreational zone is one of the best ways to ensure that you can achieve balance between work and home. Remember, having a place to relax your mind will actually boost your creativity and help you be a better worker.

each space brings positivity to your day. With this in mind, spend some time cleaning, adding plants, decluttering, and ensuring that each room is optimized for its purpose. For example, the bedroom should be painted in soothing colors to promote relaxation and induce healthful sleep. Your office should have ample natural light and, if necessary, be soundproofed to reduce distractions. Invest in a quality, supportive chair and a sturdy desk with plenty of storage to help keep your desktop clutter-free.

If you do not have space inside of your home for both an office and a recreational area, it’s time to turn your eyes to the outdoors. Even a small covered patio will make a big difference in how much time you spend outside with your friends and family. One of the best home upgrades is an outdoor kitchen. The BBQ Guys blog explains that this extends your living space, gives you a place to entertain, and can even help you save money on your energy bills.

Working from home means spending more time in one space. This can quickly get tedious, so you have to act now to take measures to reduce burnout and enhance the enjoyability of the place you call home. You must also create designated spaces for work and play so that you can more easily separate from each when it’s time to focus on one. The above tips are just a few ideas, but, ultimately, however you set your home up should work for your budget, family, and lifestyle.

Every room in your home contributes to your quality of life. When you rely on you home place to also be work headquarters, you want to ensure that

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Alice Robertson with Tidy Home specializes in home organization. Reach Alice at: alicerobertson@tidyhome.info

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Most-Hyped Home Design Trends for 2022 By Krisztina Bell, No Vacancy Home Staging Inc.

Creating multi-functional spaces that speak to our diverse needs is becoming essential. The latest buzz in home design centers around flexibility: creating home environments that engage the senses and are aesthetically beautiful in our everyday life as well as on Zoom calls and even selfies. To achieve that, traditional homes are getting contemporary makeovers, including with expressionistic lighting and flex spaces that can be transformed into yoga or Zen rooms. Also, a hot new amenity is a unique outdoor space soaked in “naturalness” that is all about being cozy.

Take a closer look at some 2022 home trends: Multi-functional Spaces - This new hybrid WFH (work from home) lifestyle means that formal dining rooms and living rooms may practically become extinct. Spaces are being transformed and molded for different activities. Entertaining has moved outdoors. Dining tables and kitchen islands are doubling as a desk or crafting station. So, it’s not surprising that the trend toward two kitchen islands is growing more popular.

Interior Meets Exterior - Spending more time at home ever

since the onset of the pandemic has helped people see the importance of bringing more elements of nature inside the home. Connecting with nature can make us feel better. As such, homeowners are splurging on creating a garden room, floor-toceiling windows, and adding plants to create a home office sanctuary.

Maximalism - More people are seeking to surround themselves with objects that reflect their personality. We’re seeing ex-

pressionistic lighting—like geo-shaped groupings and swirls—as well as an explosion of colorful rugs. It’s popular to mix vintage pieces with contemporary furniture and colorful glass. A few playful and unexpected pieces is all you need for this trend.

Black Accents - Versatile and classic black hardware, lighting,

paint, and even tile is hot and adds contrast against natural wood pieces and organic designs inside and outside the home. Black is modern and can be glamorous against white walls. Just a few touches can be the right amount of interest to accentuate any space.

Textures and Patterns - Textured fabrics and interesting

material patterns are huge, especially on walls, surfaces, in paint, and, of course, through fabrics on pillows, throws, and poofs. Another trendy, bold texture popping up more often is herringbone-patterned flooring. Homeowners are craving more texture, and it’s becoming a visual, almost fifth-dimensional experience in decorating a space. Source: NAR

https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/the-most-hyped-home-design-trends-for-2022

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