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