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Agents Info: Alicia Moore 904-471-6112 Shellie Keever 386-569-9329 Coldwell Banker Premier Properties www.palmcoastpoweroftwo.com

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$599,900

$1,385,000

$589,900

PALM COAST PLANTATION Spacious 4BR/3BA with den/office POOL home features a first floor Mastersuite and a full Mother-in-law suite to suit all your needs. A true outdoor oasis retreat to enjoy the summer kitchen, pool/ spa and true Florida Lifestyle.

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HAMMOCK BEACH CLUB Stunning Direct Oceanfront 4BR/4.5BA Penthouse in the main tower & Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Golf Course. The unit has never been on the rental program, only used as a second home getaway. Enjoy a massive over sized balcony which is perfect for entertaining large parties.

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HARBOR VILLAGE Elegance on the canal.

Enjoy breathtaking sunrises, sunsets & water views from this magnificent 3BR/2.5BA luxury home. Enjoy all the community & Hammock Beach Club amenities with a $20,000 included membership. Build a dock to host your boat or use the the gated community boat marina.

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$375,000

$339,000

$325,000

MATANZAS WOODS Custom 4BR/4BA POOL home. Located on a Reserve and freshwater canal. The expansive family room has an unlimited view of the enclosed pavered Lanai with Solar heated Salt Water pool. Spacious open layout with lots of natural light is perfect for all your entertaining needs.

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TIDELANDS Beautiful 3BR/2BA with picturesque windows and skylights throughout the home. Spacious layout featuring a formal dining room, living room and breakfast bar make this home perfect for entertaining. Outdoor living is a breeze on your screened lanai.

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INDIAN TRAILS Mediterranean style home with 3BR/2BA and office/den is sure to meet all your needs! Entertain in the warm, inviting dining and living rooms.

Custom designed gourmet kitchen.Superb architectural details and decorative touches abound. Welcome home!

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$220,000

$215,000

$209,000

INDIAN TRAILS Spacious 4BR/3BA home located on a cul-de-sac. Great open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings, large bedrooms, 42’ cabinets in the kitchen with crown molding and a beautiful custom pantry! . Large covered lanai in the fenced back yard and plenty of room for a pool.

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MATANZAS WOODS Maintained 2 story 4BR/2.5BA home with a large bonus room. Large open kitchen overlooking the great room which is perfect for entertaining. The covered patio overlooks a reserve area for a park like setting in your own backyard!

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PALM HARBOR Spacious 2BR/2BA Pool home with office. This home features a split floor plan with a very open vaulted layout with an inviting living room and cozy fireplace with sliders to the lanai. Very large screened lanai perfect for entertaining.

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$569,000

$499,900

$429,900

FLAGLER BEACH Custom 3BR/3BA beach house only 3 doors to the beach! 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean & Intracoastal Waterway to watch the amazing sunrises & sunsets. New custom construction with high-end upgrades.

Own your piece of paradise today.

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PALM COAST PLANTATION Intracoastal Front 3BR/2.5BA home. The kitchen features plenty of cabinet space, solid surface counters & s/s appliances. Entertain indoors perfectly with your spacious floor plan or on the screened lanai.

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PAINTERS WALK Custom 3BR/2BA home in Flagler Beach with incredible 3rd floor ocean views. Entertain with ease in the large kitchen and living room as your guests relax on any of the four decks. Private community beach walk-over.

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$254,900

$249,900

$239,900

LEHIGH WOODS Elegant 4BR/2BA Custom built home with lots of natural light. Formal dining room as well as breakfast nook, make entertaining a breeze. The kitchen features granite counter tops, prep island, and breakfast bar. See Today!

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PINE LAKES Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home minutes to the Pine Lakes golf course. Freshly painted exterior, this home also has 2 new A/C units, new hot water heater, new fixtures and new wood laminate floors. Open and very functional floor plan and high vaulted ceilings.

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PLANTATION BAY Custom 3BR/2BA 2,100sf home in a gated golf course community. Features include new carpet, fresh paint, vaulted & high volume ceilings. Huge screened patio overlooks the South 10th green & South 11th tee box with water view.

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$208,800

$199,999

$164,900

PINE LAKES Great Location 3BR2BA Pool home. The kitchen features granite counter tops, marble tile back splash and new stainless steel appliances. New Roof, New A/C Unit, newer water heater.

MOVE IN READY! Text R327580 to 52187

PINE LAKES Great 3BR/2BA home in a great neighborhood. This house won’t be on the market long! Centrally located to shopping, golf, restaurants and more.

Come live in beautiful Palm Coast Florida. Bike paths, parks and right by the beach!

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BLOCKS TO THE OCEAN Little Beach 2BR/1BA Bungalow nestled away in the Hammock area. Brand new metal roof, Brand new 14 Seer Carrier A/C unit, new water heater. Fully fenced for additional privacy. Lowest priced home in the Hammock area.

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Open floor plan 2BR/1.5BA town home. Beautifully remodeled, private corner lot bordered by preserve.

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SUNSET INLET Enjoy the luxury of both

beachside living as well as the Intracoastal. This stunning 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Town home features a private 30’ boat slip and community deeded private beach access.

This property is very unusual and provides such a beautiful locale to call your home. Home offers one of a kind trim work inside that rivals all others in this neighborhood. 30’ boat slip accompanies home. MLS:236541

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4 Coacochee Drive $729,000 Sugar Mill Plantation 4,899LSF 5Br/4Ba/2 half bath home. Gourmet kitchen, travertine and wood floors, and two stairways to the 2nd floor including a mother in law suite. Pool with full screen enclosure including a summer kitchen with outdoor dining area and fireplace. MLS:227239

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3143 N Ocean Shore Blvd $779,000 60' of Unobstructed Ocean View. Updated and remodeled 2Br/2Ba with 2 car garage. New roof in 2005, electrical service in 2007, new insulation and drywall. Hurricane doors and windows, septic in 2007, A/C in 2013. MLS:224495

316 S. Ocean Shore Blvd. • Flagler Beach, FL 32136

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A GUIDE TO MORTGAGES, HELOCS & MORE Whether you're looking to make a first-time purchase, refresh an existing home or simply leverage built-up equity for other reasons, it's important to figure out which path is right for you and understand the lending options available.

First-time buyers must start with determining what is affordable.

In addition to the mortgage payment, housing costs will include property taxes, homeowners insurance and fees, such as homeowner association dues. Altogether, costs should be no more than 28 percent of monthly gross income and should leave room to continue servicing other debt, such as student loans, credit cards or auto loans.

When preparing to buy a home, work through credit pre-approval to be ready with a strong offer when the opportunity arises.

In addition to reviewing credit history, a loan originator will consider the amount of the down payment. A down payment typically ranges from 3-20 percent, and one that is less than 20 per-

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cent may require you to purchase mortgage insurance. A mortgage originator, however, can provide a variety of lending options to optimize your investment, from 15- and 30-year mortgages to fixed and variable terms.

If planning to make some improvements to a much-loved residence, consider financing the updates through a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Eligibility depends on how much equity has been built up in the home and the lender's loan-to-value ratio. A HELOC works much like a credit card and offers flexibility. A minimum amount is paid monthly, and interest applies to the amount borrowed.

Before embarking on a remodeling project, do some homework.

Start with the lender to determine the value of the home and the loan amount available. Then, establish a budget, leaving room for unexpected expenses. Work with a reputable professional to define the project and its requirements, and shop around for bids and recommendations to

confidently select a contractor.

Some lenders offer checklists to help get the most from the investment.

Another option for financing a project through a home's equity is a home equity loan (HELOAN).

As with a mortgage, the loan is granted as a lump sum and is paid back in installments over time, typically 10-15 years and at a fixed rate locked in at the time of securing the loan. A HELOAN works well for a one-time goal to improve the value of a home. Be mindful that either a HELOAN or a HELOC introduce some uncertainty, as monthly expenses will increase and must be maintained to avoid foreclosure risk.

Remember to consult a professional for advice applicable to your specific situation. Start with a lender who can help you identify financial options available to home buyers and owners today.

With careful planning and budgeting, the financing you need may be well within reach.

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*Home and community information, including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Pictures, photographs, floor plans, elevations, features, colors and sizes are approximate for illustration purposes only and will vary from the homes as built. CBC058997 ©2018 D.R. Horton, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Actionable Ways to Attract Millennial Homebuyers

By Maricel Tabalba Millennials are getting the brunt of the blame for killing many industries that were supported by previous generations but, as it turns out, the real estate industry is alive and well.

Understanding what millennials are looking for in a potential home is imperative if you want to succeed as a real estate professional, as more millennials are starting to search for their first home. Taking certain actions can give you an edge in attracting the millennial market.

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Highlight the Flexibility of Open Spaces

If millennials are one thing, it's indecisive.

They've grown up with the idea that they can go anywhere and do anything. The trouble is that they want it all and can be fickle about where to settle. They may enter the home-buying market several times before they seal the deal. What if there's a career change? Are kids in the future or not? Maybe the contract job (and the regular income) will dry up. To close the deal with a millennial buyer, you have to show off, for example, how the spare room can be used either as an office or as a nursery.

It can even be used to generate income by renting it out on space-sharing apps or to a regular renter.

Sell the Potential of Genuine Fixer-Uppers

Saddled with debt and settled in lower-paying jobs, most millennials can't afford much more than a small, basic house.

They understand that there is a potential value in a bigger home in questionable condition, though. Armed with confidence and education (and home-flipping reruns on TV), they are often open to investing in fixer-uppers. In a market where another agent is a text message away from a skeptical millennial, don't lose the trust of a potential buyer by trying to sell a lemon.

Balance Eco-Friendly Features With Home Automation

If you want to catch the attention of the growing millennial market, showcase how eco-friendly and smart the property is (or can be)! Be sure that a high-speed internet connection is available; if not, research an alternative. Exchange appliances that are not energy-efficient for ones with smart features. Being green is just as important, so consider advising the seller to invest in solar panels. Also, be ready to show off the outdoor living and gardening space.

Voice-recognized smart home devices from major tech companies are taking over home

features. Demonstrate ways that the home can be fully automated with the right products and efforts. Consider featuring safety devices like security cameras or doorbell cameras that are tied into a smartphone app. Smart thermostats are becoming the norm as well, even in rented spaces.

Focus on the Convenience of the Location

The character of the home and neighborhood matters to millennials, so point them to quaint communities, local small businesses, and art districts. They tend to work outside of the formerly typical nineto-five, so routine meals go by the wayside.

Proximity to restaurants and delivery options is important. Also, many millennials enjoy non-motor transportation, as well, so distance from work hubs matters.

Since they also need to be able to afford it, a home in the suburbs may be necessary. If a home is located where a commute would be a necessity, be ready to provide travel times, fastest routes, and multitasking ideas like listening to podcasts or staying current on the latest news on NPR.

Assure the Simplicity of It All

Millennials pride themselves in not wanting to "adult." Growing up, they weren't involved in home projects outside of routine chores and many are often not concerned with home skills that were once considered common. Draw millennials in with properties that come with amenities such as lawn maintenance or consolidated billing, but do avoid demanding homeowners associations. Update exterior features that require regular maintenance (a shingle roof to a metal roof, for example).

Prepare your buyers with the knowledge that will give them the confidence to close.

Have a website or print-out of information that will let them know what to expect in terms of processes and costs of services related to purchasing a home. Millennials will close much more readily when they understand the system.

Reprinted with permission from RISMedia. Š2018. All rights reserved. Editor's Note: This was originally published on RISMedia's blog, Housecall. See what else is cookin' now at blog.rismedia.com

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101 Front Street $827,000 Grand Haven 3BR/3.5BA plus Den Intracoastal front home. Formal Dining and Great Rooms with a gas fireplace and French doors opening to the large lanai.

The 2nd floor bonus room can be used as a hobby/media or even an additional bedroom. MLS:236859

32 Village Pkwy North $499,500 Grand Haven North Park 3BR/2.5BA home.

Enjoy outside entertaining in the beautiful lanai with summer kitchen. Furniture negotiable outside of contract. One year homeowners warranty included with purchase. MLS:235502

42 Lakewalk Dr North $499,000 Palm Coast Plantation custom 4BR/3BA Lakefront home. Gourmet kitchen includes granite counter tops, double oven, large center island and a gas stove. Screened Lanai with a salt water pool and custom built summer kitchen including a bar for fabulous outdoor entertaining. MLS:236380

40 Columbus Court $439,000 67 Southlake Drive $366,000 Waterfront living at it's finest! This Palm Spectacular Custom Bratloff 3BR/2BA Harbor 3BR/2BA features an open split courtyard home overlooking 1 of many lakes floor plan and a wide open saltwater canal in prestigious Grand Haven Community. Enjoy view. Enjoy the pool area with cabana, boat the serene lake views from the expansive dock and 10,000 lb. lift. Brand new roof. screened Lanai. Gourmet Kitchen boasts Short run by boat to the main canal into the oversized Island/Breakfast Bar. MLS:237418 ICW. MLS:237074

16 Whittingham Lane $279,900 Pine Lakes open floor plan 3BR/2BA with a solar heated pool. Perfect for entertaining large kitchen and island, breakfast nook, den and separate dining room. The triple sliders lead to your screened pool area.

MLS:235606

11 Watkins Place $239,999 Pine Lakes 4BR/2BA split plan private culde-sac home on an oversized lot. Open eatin kitchen with breakfast bar overlooking the huge family room. Enclosed family room is just bonus living space! Recently painted, new carpet added, laminate and tile floors.

Move in condition. MLS:2352

27 Perrotti Lane $179,500 Perfect in Palm Coast, 3BR/2BA plus Office. The home decorated in neutral colors accented with crown molding, oversized tile in living and walking areas.

Spacious kitchen with breakfast nook & separate counter bar. Open air Pergola over back porch features fire pit. MLS:236914

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168 Pine Grove Drive $217,000 Pine Grove 4BR/2BA home on a slightly oversized lot. Open floor plan great for entertaining with a large screened porch off the eat in kitchen. Gorgeous gleaming wood and ceramic tile floors throughout.

See it Today! MLS:235976

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2590 Palm Avenue $1,650,000

Custom designed Frank Lloyd Wright certified 5BR/4.5BA home boasts spectacular sweeping views of the ICW and the Ocean. Peaceful location; over 1 acre lot at the tip of Cedar Island. MLS:234361

3143 N Ocean Shore Blvd $779,000

Direct OCEANFRONT with 60' of unobstructed ocean view. Updated and remodeled 2BR/2BA/2CG including a new roof in 2005, electrical service in 2007, and new insulation and drywall. Hurricane doors and windows, septic in 2007, A/C in 2013.

Seller will consider financing. MLS:224495

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PENDIN 8 Sugar Mill Lane $729,000

Exquisitely appointed 4BR/3.5BA home on 3/4 acres.

A chefs kitchen with a large quartz topped island with Wolf cook top. Entertain by the paved pool patio and fire pit. MLS:231611

37 Shadow Creek Way $454,900

Breakaway Trails 4BR/3BA with 2 Half Baths, 3815SF home with a large solar heated salt pool.

Nice open plan with fireplace, central vacuum, large eat in kitchen, laundry room, first floor master suite with office/hobby room. MLS:235531

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3221 N Ocean Shore Blvd $495,000

Unique 2BR/2BA/1CG octagon design has tremendous potential to be the perfect beach front getaway. Priced just above land value, this place is a diamond in the rough. Come see for yourself the potential this place has. Beach erosion issues are being address and taken into consideration. MLS:227535

319 North 3rd Street $369,900

Walk to the Beach from this beach home loaded with upgrades. This home features 3BR/2BAs with an additional 1BR/1BA Mother in Law Suite. This home also features a 2 car attached garage for your vehicles and beach gear. MLS:235633

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HOME BUYING: 5 Steps for Beginners Venturing out to search for your first home is one of the most exciting times of your life!

Unfortunately, it is also one of the most daunting. Between a lexicon of new terms and an onslaught of online information, the process of shopping for a home is understandably overwhelming for first-timers. First, take a deep breath. Then follow these steps and you’ll be on the path to finding your first home in no time: 1. Start searching for a real estate professional. You’ll need a well-informed, trusted guide throughout this process so start looking for a real estate agent to work with. Ask friends and family members for recommendations then do your research online to evaluate any individuals and conduct in-person interviews as well. Be sure to speak with at least three agents before choosing someone to work with.

2. Figure out what you can afford. Before you start looking at neighborhoods and homes, determine what you can comfortably afford... the key word being “comfortable.” There are many unexpected expenses that arise when you’re a homeowner, so don’t stretch yourself too thin. Determine how much you can afford for a down payment, and then use an online mortgage calculator to see what your monthly payments might be for various-priced homes. Once you’ve arrived at your budget, stick with it.

3. Pick your neighborhoods.

Choose your location before you start looking at homes, as where you live will ultimately be more important - both in terms

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of your day-to-day happiness and your investment - than the home itself. You may have to compromise a bit on location depending on the home you can afford. Your real estate agent can help advise you here.

4. Choose your musts. When thinking about the home you’d like to buy, take an honest look at needs vs. wants. Sure, there are a lot of things we’d love to have in our dream home, but figure out what are the nice-to-haves vs. the must-haves.

5. Search online. Once you’ve got your price range, your neighborhoods, and your must-haves down, start your search with The Real Estate Book to whittle down your options. Your real estate agent may also know of some homes that fit the bill right off the bat. This will mean fewer homes to visit in person and hopefully, lead to a quicker selection.

Above all, be open minded, flexible and patient in the home-search process. Your opinions and priorities may change as you learn more, and despite the best planning, curve balls happen. The journey will be well worth it, however, once you’re happily settled as a new homeowner.

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When you’re thinking of selling or buying in The Hammock, call me.

Picturesque Homesites 8 Blue Heron Lane

Large lot located on a cul-de-sac on the 3rd fairway of the Ocean Hammock Golf Course. Short walk to the beach. No build time and no preferred builder. 10,106 sq. ft. - $139,000

3825 N. Ocean Shore Blvd.

Direct oceanfront lot in Hammock Dunes. No build time. Enjoy beautiful sunrises and peaceful walks on the beach. 10,890 sq. ft. - $575,000

9 Spanish Moss Court Hammock Beach

330 Ocean Crest Drive

Well maintained home on private cul-de-sac. Living room with built-ins, formal dining room, Master BR with steam shower, 3rd floor bonus room, screened lanai with grill and frig, 3-car garage, surround sound and more. 5 Br, 3.5 Ba - 3,484 sq. ft. - $889,000

Fran DeMartin

Sales Associate

Oversized pie-shaped lot in Hammock Beach.

Enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the 18th hole on the golf course and resort. $599,000

516.524.0035

www.LiveInFlorida.com • www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com • Frances.DeMartin@FloridaMoves.com

1 Hammock Beach Parkway | Palm Coast, FL 32137 The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. If your property is currently listed with a broker, this is not a solicitation to list your property. Prices are subject to change without notice or obligation. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of the company. ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Names of businesses and communities mentioned herein are the intellectual property of their respective owners. Many communities have membership programs and fees, and ownership of a home in such community does not, in and of itself, include access to or use of any particular amenity. Contact the community for details of membership.

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ES 2018:

Smart Home Trends to Look for This Year F

rom robots to voice assistants, this year is set to see a boom in smart home products. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 concluded a record year with more than 1,000 speakers and close to 200,000 attendants over the course of four days. Held in Las Vegas, CES is one of the largest tech shows in the world, and, at this year's event, smart home products had a far greater presence than at any previous CES event.

Here's our list for the top smart home trends to look out for in 2018, based on products presented at CES:

Voice Assistants All four of the trends on this list aren't new products or ideas by any means, but in 2018 you should expect to see interest in these tech trends really heat up. That goes for voice assistants. Some of the most popular tech products of last year were the Amazon Dot and Alexa. That's not exactly what we're talking about here—instead, look out for voice functionality to be incorporated

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into a wide range of products this year.

From speakers to dishwashers, many existing smart home products will be adding Alexa, HomeKit and Google Assistant voice functionality.

Smart Mirrors The beauty category has the most wildly varying set of technologies currently being introduced to the market. From the Kerastase Hair Coach to Amazon's Echo Look, there were many different technologies brought to market in 2017 and we should expect to see even more advances this year.

One of the most intriguing trends we've seen are smart mirrors; several were presented at CES, including the HiMirror Mini (pictured above) which analyzes your face and gives you a score based on how many wrinkles and blemishes you have. Other notable examples come from Simplehuman, and MAC, which has begun installing AR mirrors in their stores so people can try on makeup without actually "trying on makeup." It's a safe bet that 2018 will be an interesting year for smart beauty technology.

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Exercise Equipment

Peloton has been getting some serious competition lately in the smart home exercise equipment arena. The category has become more and more popular, and brands like Flexispot, with its exercise desk bike, could soon give the connected indoor bicycle company a run for its money. Flexispot's desk bike won a CES Innovation Award this year. Peloton, however, answered back at CES this month by unveiling the Peloton Tread ($3,995). The smart treadmill (pictured above) is similar to the company's bikes in that it includes an HD touchscreen for watching classes taught by instructors live from New York.

And, at 32 inches, the treadmill's touchscreen is more than double the size of the bike's. Look out for more eyebrow-raising technology and price tags in the exercise equipment space this year.

Smart Appliances One of the more intriguing categories, but one that we likely won't see much move-

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ment in this year, are smart appliances.

Like the name suggests, these are larger appliances—washer machines, refrigerators, etc.—that are integrating smart technology. There are already a handful of these appliances on the market that incorporate voice functionality or can be controlled remotely via an app; however, this is another smart home trend that you should wait and see with.

One thing's for sure: There is a lot more smart home tech to look out for in 2018 than in previous years—some of it may be worth a purchase, but all of it will be interesting.

Jameson Doris is RISMedia's blog and social media editor. Email him your real estate news ideas at jdoris@rismedia.com.

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6 Must-Do Plumbing Maintenance Checks

Lint Trap It may seem unrelated to the plumbing system, but lint buildup can block the drain of your washing machine if left unattended. Clear your lint trap (typically found on the internal recess of the unit) or hire a plumber to install a wire trap filter to improve drainage.

Supply Hoses Inspect hoses that connect to appliances, such as your dishwasher, icemaker and washing machine. Look for bulging or other signs of leakage. If you spot a leak, call your plumber to make repairs or come replace your hose with a stainless steel hose right away.

Sinks Hard water deposits can clog the faucets in your kitchen and

Routine maintenance can save homeowners thousands in potential repairs, especially when it comes to plumbing.

There are several steps homeowners can take to check for red flags in their plumbing systems, says Patricia Bonacorda of Spartan Plumbing.

She recommends these conducting these six maintenance checks at least once a year.

bathrooms, reducing energy-efficiency. If you notice mineral buildup, unscrew the screen at the tip of the faucet (the aerator) and soak it in vinegar overnight.

If your house has an issue with hard water, talk to your plumber about installing a water softening system. It can help make heating your water more efficient, help you use less soap and detergent when washing dishes and clothes, and preserve the look of your faucets and fixtures.

Toilets Conduct a DIY litmus test by adding a few drops of food

coloring to the tanks of toilets in your home. If the water in the bowl changes colors after a half an hour, call a plumber to assess the problem.

Water Heater Check the thermometer to make sure the temperature is lower than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Increase the longevity of your unit by draining a few gallons of water from the tank to eliminate corrosion-causing sediment.

Depending on whether you have an electric or gas water heater, you’ll need to turn off the electricity or cut off the pilot light. But if you’re not as comfortable working with gas or electricity, don’t hesitate to call a plumber and have them do it. While they are at your house they can perform other checks as well!

Sump Pump If your home’s basement is protected from flood-

ing by a sump pump, test the unit by pouring a few buckets of water into the sump pit. It should activate automatically and shut off when the job’s done. For an added layer of protection, have your plumber install a flood alarm.

By performing regular checks and having a plumber fix any issue as soon as they arise, you can keep your plumbing system functioning properly for years to come!

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POPULARITY CONTEST:

MOST COVETED FEATURES FOR NEW HOMES During New Homes Month in April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is sharing with home buyers the most popular features in new single-family homes. Builders from across the country were surveyed on what features they were most likely to include in a typical single-family home this year, revealing that convenience, livability and energy efficiency are top priorities.

“Newly constructed homes can suit the specific requirements of today’s home buyers,” says NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “And now is a great time to consider buying a new home, as consumers can take advantage of competitive home prices and low interest rates to find the perfect new home for their families.”

Home builders are including features that are practical and functional for the daily lives of today’s home buyers. The features that are most likely to be included in a typical single-family home this year are: »

a walk-in closet in the master bedroom

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low-e coated windows (low-e coatings minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light that is transmitted)

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a laundry room

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a great room

Energy efficiency is another key theme for builders, with Energy-Star rated appliances, programmable thermostats and Energy-Star rated windows at the top of the list. These features help make the home more comfortable and can save the home owner significant money over the long term. On a median per square-foot basis, home owners spent 78 cents per square foot per year on electricity, while owners of new homes spent 65 cents per square foot per year, according to data from the 2009 American Housing Survey (AHS). Some of this has to do with better building materials, insulation, etc., but Energy-Star rated features are a must-include for new homes.

Builders also list features such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a double sink and a central island as winning elements in new-home kitchens. Must-haves for the bathroom include a linen closet and a private toilet with its own door.

Additional features home buyers want throughout the home (and builders are likely to include) are first-floor ceilings that are at least nine-feet high, a front porch, outdoor lighting and a patio.

Home buyers can access home buying and home building information and resources on NAHB's website at nahb.org/forconsumers.

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