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“The house was just too big for an empty nester,”
he said. “I was so ready to move.”
Dr. Hanna embraced the opportunity to be part
of the growing NewBo area, with its biking trails,
the YMCA and nearby live music jams. He was
intent on choosing a large, bright unit with views
of the park-like area between Second and Third
streets. He also liked the townhome approach.
“At other condos, I’d park below and have to
go up an elevator, and they felt like apartments.
I wanted something that felt more like a home,”
he said. “I also liked the idea that I could do some
design work.”
Having lived 15-20 minutes from restaurants
and supermarkets, Dr. Hanna also appreciated the
location’s proximity to dining options.
“I always had this vision of walking to restaurants,”
he said. “I love being able to walk to meet
my neighbors and friends for drinks and dinner.”
TOP: The home’s streamlined design and color scheme is the
perfect backdrop for beautiful artwork. TOP RIGHT: The relaxed
living room features a TV hidden behind an art canvas. Dr.
Hanna can scroll up the artwork using a remote control.
BOTTOM: Included in the smart home system, the mesmerizing
electric fireplace adds color and interest to the space.
Smart & Secure
The ease of maintenance means few worries. To
ensure all is operating properly, no matter where
he is, Dr. Hanna chose a Control4 smart home
system from Reference in Coralville.
“The system controls the sound, TV, window
blinds, security, temperature and lights,” he said.
“It even has a setting to track my activities for a
week so that info can be used to make the place
look occupied when I’m gone.”
When he leaves or arrives at home, he presses
a button to control the temperature, lighting and
more. He uses an app to control settings while
he’s away or in bed. The system also controls >
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