- EV Chargers in Suburban Homes: Discussion about the increasing necessity of having electric vehicle chargers in home garages. Buyers are actively looking for homes with pre-installed chargers or at least the capability to install them.
- Gardening and Composting Trends: A shift towards gardening and composting in suburban areas, including community gardens and terraced gardening in homes.
- Shared Community Spaces: Mention of community gardens and shared pool spaces. Discussion about apps that allow for sharing amenities like pools, akin to Airbnb.
- Energy Efficiency in Homes: Focus on energy-efficient features like new windows and insulation. Buyers are showing more interest in energy efficiency due to economic changes.
- Smart Home Features: Enthusiasm for smart appliances and home automation. Ideas about smart lighting for homes and scent diffusers that can be controlled remotely.
- Robot Vacuums and Home Cleanliness: Positive experiences with robot vacuums in maintaining cleanliness, especially in homes with pets.
- Advanced Kitchen Appliances: Trends in kitchen appliances, including Wi-Fi-enabled stoves and refrigerators that can reorder groceries.
- New Year's Resolutions and Habit Formation:
- Discussion about personal resolutions, including joining a high-intensity interval training gym.
- Strategies for successful habit formation, like the "12 Week Year" concept and habit stacking.
- The importance of setting achievable goals and rewarding oneself.
- Final Thoughts: Emphasis on the importance of finding what works for each individual, whether in fitness, home maintenance, or energy efficiency.
Closing: Encouragement for listeners to follow, like, and subscribe on YouTube and other podcast platforms.
