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Insuring a $1.2M Prize: Why Your Current Homeowner’s Policy Isn’t Enough
If you’re lucky enough to win the HGTV Smart Home 2026 in Orlando, your first instinct will be to celebrate. Your second step should be to call an insurance agent. While the home is a "free" prize, the cost to protect a $1.2M asset in the Florida market is anything...
Moving to Orlando: A Guide to the 2026 Smart Home’s Neighborhood
Winning the HGTV Smart Home 2026 isn’t just about the four walls and a roof; it’s about the zip code. This year, HGTV and the builders at Hartizen Homes have planted the "resort-inspired retreat" in one of the most dynamic regions in the country: Greater Orlando,...
Can You Airbnb the Smart Home? Orlando’s Short-Term Rental Rules Explained
The HGTV Smart Home 2026 is more than just a place to live—it’s a multi-million dollar asset in the heart of the world's vacation capital. For the lucky winner, the first thought after the cameras stop rolling is often: "Could I rent this out on Airbnb and let the...
Hartizen Homes: Meet the Builders Behind the 2026 Smart Home
When we talk about the HGTV Smart Home 2026, the conversation usually revolves around the high-tech gadgets or the stunning aesthetic created by Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt. But the true soul of the house lies in its bones. To bring a "resort-inspired retreat" to life...
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