If you care about energy efficiency, and the gadgets that allow you to have a fully automated home just like the Jetsons, smart technology is definitely something you’ll want to think about including once your home is ready. Here are some of the most popular gadgets of the past few years for inspiration!

A Transparent TV
You’ve heard of flat screen televisions and 3D televisions, but how about transparent TVs? For a long time the invisible or see-through television was just a design dream, but at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the dream finally came true.

Self-Sterilizing Door Handle
Hate germs? You may want to consider installing this amazing self-sterilizing door handle on your exterior doors. When the handle’s in use, a internal UV light comes on, stopping germs in their tracks. When not in use, the UV light remains off, and it looks like a normal handle.

Smart Thermostat
Heating and cooling is one of the biggest expenses for homeowners, and most of it goes to energy that’s used inefficiently. A smart thermostat can learn your habits, and be programmed to alter the temperature of your home depending on whether or not you’re in it.

Robotic Pool Cleaner
Pools are an amazing home feature, especially in Fairfax where summers can get awfully warm! However, cleaning a pool isn’t nearly as much fun as taking a dip in it. That’s why a robotic pool cleaner is a must-have. It can be programmed to clean the pool at night when you’re asleep, or during the day when you’re at work.

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1. Green Features and Energy Savings
Every new home builder is required to follow the newest Energy Conservation Code when designing and building homes. Each new code provides significant improvements of the last. From 2006 to 2009, building codes changed to provide up to 17% more efficiencies than previously and the newest codes from 2012 improved on this even further. These improvements include low-e windows, high-quality insulation, and accurate entryway seals. This means your HVAC system has to work less; your home stays cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. CarrHomes also include energy-efficient appliances to help keep your utility bills low.

2. Fewer Repairs and Less Maintenance
You hear the horror stories of when someone buys a home, move in, and then a pipe bursts or the washer breaks. You will never have to deal with those nightmares when buying a new construction home. Both interior and exterior features will require fewer repairs in the long run and much less maintenance making your home affordable and financially predictable.

3. Semi-Custom Features
Buying an older home can come with quirks and a long to-do list before it ever feels like your home. After the initial investment of buying the home, updating and renovating can leave a hole in your wallet with unexpected expenses. Buying a new construction home allows you to work with the builder and add more personal touches that fit your taste. You move into a home that feels like yours from day one.

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