A Jacksonville woman won the 2026 HGTV Smart Home in Orlando, along with $100,000 in cash.<\/p>\n
HGTV announced Thursday that 77-year-old Karen Hiers was randomly selected from more than 75 million sweepstakes entries.<\/p>\n
The total prize package is valued at more than $1.3 million.<\/p>\n
Winner initially thought email was suspicious<\/p>\n
Hiers, a retired high school substitute teacher, learned she had won after receiving an email that she initially thought looked suspicious.<\/p>\n
She asked her son to verify that the message was legitimate before calling the following day to confirm the news.<\/p>\n
Hiers has entered HGTV sweepstakes twice a day for several years, according to the network.<\/p>\n
She and her husband, Bill, have been married for 55 years and live approximately two hours away from the Orlando home. They have two children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.<\/p>\n
Inside the Orlando Smart Home<\/p>\n
The newly constructed and fully furnished home spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms.<\/p>\n
Its outdoor features include:<\/p>\n
A gourmet grilling station<\/p>\n
The home also includes an upstairs game room with a multi-sport simulator and a downstairs lounge with multiple screens for sports and movie viewing.<\/p>\n
HGTV described the interior as a modern take on Florida style, featuring light colors, breezy textures, rattan accents and open-concept living spaces.<\/p>\n
The home was constructed by Hartizen Homes, with its interior designed by HGTV personalities Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt.<\/p>\n
HGTV said Hiers especially likes the backyard and believes the property would make a beautiful family home.<\/p>\n
The HGTV Smart Home sweepstakes ran from April 21 through June 19.<\/p>\n
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