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Moving forward, having those built- in systems — or at least having the potential to have them installed when needed — could prove critical. Many people are embracing a more home-based lifestyle, and they need reliable internet service, high-quality entertainment systems and solid home security. “We’re expecting a surge for those things in the fall,” says David Estabrook of Inspire Audio Visual. “We typically install enterprise-grade equipment when we do new home installations.” There’s a big distinction between enterprise-grade equipment and consumer-grade equipment, he adds.
In short, buyers are looking for an abode that’s equipped with technology that will provide the sound, streaming and security capabilities they need to live at home without missing a beat. Both builders and Winnipeg-based tech companies are ready to oblige, says Jessica LaRiviere of the Accurate Technology Group. “We install systems for home builders and have been meeting with new homeowners to talk about their home’s (technology) infrastructure,” she says. “They’re looking to have their homes wired for sound and internet. Sales of security cameras have also tripled. If up-front costs are an issue, we can (wire) rough outlets into a home so it’s future-proofed for those services.”
HAVING THOSE BUILT- IN SYSTEMS — OR AT LEAST HAVING THE POTENTIAL TO HAVE THEM INSTALLED WHEN NEEDED — COULD PROVE CRITICAL.
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