Connected Living: Exploring the Intersection of Smart Home + Real Estate

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The Smart Devices That Consistently Prove Their Value

The smart home market grows every year, but not every connected product deserves a spot in your house. Some devices make daily life easier and deliver real savings. Others require troubleshooting, app juggling, or expensive replacements when the manufacturer stops updating them.

Home Trends That Are Actually Worth It

Let’s be honest—who doesn’t love a little home upgrade now and then? Whether it’s a new paint color, a cozier couch, or finally organizing that one drawer you pretend doesn’t exist, we all get the itch to change things up.

But here’s the thing about trends: they can be sneaky little devils. One day you’re minding your business, and the next your entire feed is wall-to-wall boucle everything, limewashed walls, and chairs that are more sculpture than seat. (Pretty? Yes. Comfortable? Questionable.)

Buying Your First Home: Tips to Make the Move with Confidence

Buying your first home is a huge milestone. Whether you’re leaving a rental, moving out of your family home, or simply ready to stop paying someone else’s mortgage, stepping into homeownership is a big deal. It brings independence, financial commitment, and a completely personal space.

Key Upgrades for a More Luxurious, Functional Space

As we move past the January blues, now is the perfect time to turn your 2025 home goals into reality. Whether you’re looking to enhance comfort, functionality, or luxury, having a clear action plan is essential. Instead of making scattered upgrades, focusing on the right areas will ensure your home becomes a place of true refinement and relaxation.

Things you need to know about homeownership

Owning a home is often portrayed as the ultimate dream—picture-perfect mornings with coffee on the porch, family dinners in the dining room you thoughtfully designed, and a fluffy dog lounging on gleaming hardwood floors. It’s an idyllic vision, and for good reason: homeownership brings a sense of pride and stability that’s hard to beat. But here’s the part you don’t see on Instagram: owning a home is also a journey filled with challenges.

The Truth About DIY Electrical Repairs

DIY projects can be a great way to save money and learn new skills. For many homeowners, tackling minor fixes around the house feels satisfying and rewarding. When it comes to electrical repairs, some might assume that basic tasks like replacing outlets or fixing switches are just as simple as painting a wall.

Homeowner's Plumbing Playbook

When you purchase a home, you step into a world of responsibilities far beyond what you might face as a renter. Without a landlord to handle maintenance and repairs, you're tasked with keeping things running smoothly—or hiring professionals. Nowhere is this more evident than with your plumbing. Neglecting it can lead to skyrocketing expenses and even safety risks. Here's a closer look at the key plumbing insights every homeowner should know to protect their property.

Smart Home Tech + Real Estate + Marketing

Welcome. I’m Angel Piontek, a marketing leader, smart home strategist, and long-time real estate insider focused on how technology is reshaping the way we live, build, and operate homes.

I’ve spent my career at the intersection of property technology and marketing, leading teams, scaling brands, and translating complex innovations into solutions that drive real business outcomes. I’m an early adopter by nature and a pragmatist by experience, which means I focus on tech that works, not gadgets collecting dust.

My work spans smart home platforms, multifamily and single-family housing, and high-growth marketing environments. I have seen firsthand how connected devices, automation, and data intelligence are transforming real estate operations, resident experience, and asset performance. I am equally focused on the human side and how technology can make homes safer, more efficient, and more intuitive without adding friction.

Here, I share insights on the tech shaping modern living, the realities of proptech adoption, and the marketing strategies that cut through the noise. If you are exploring smart home innovation, rethinking your marketing playbook, or simply curious about what is next in residential technology, you are in the right place.

Let’s connect and compare notes. The next chapter in housing and tech is already underway.