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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 > 20 LUREOF THE CITY
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Page 1 and 2: LUREOF THE CITY Inside: Featured Fa
Page 3 and 4: The Landing II COMING SPRING 2018 R
Page 5 and 6: CONTENTS 6 Discovering the Lure of
Page 7 and 8: Area residents reflect on life in t
Page 9 and 10: Just like you, we chose the Corrido
Page 11 and 12: The Metropolitan 450 First St. SW,
Page 13 and 14: Pre-approve your mortgage FASTER wi
Page 15 and 16: Sabin Townhomes 509 S. Dubuque St.,
Page 17 and 18: O T After 87 years of serving thous
Page 19: When the Row Houses on Second were
Page 23 and 24: the electric fireplace in the livin
Page 25 and 26: David and Kathy Gimer.
Page 27 and 28: “In 2013, we talked about investi
Page 29 and 30: IN PERSON here’s an ‘odd couple
Page 31 and 32: helping your business make the righ
Page 33 and 34: Thinking about BUYING or SELLING a
Page 35 and 36: Randy Miller is honored to have rep
Page 37 and 38: Other tips to help with a move from
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