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HGTV first unveiled its 2025 Smart Home, located in San Antonio in April 2025

PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the winner of the abode is Cathy Everts, a retired small business owner, mom and grandma based in Idaho

During the reveal, Everts opened up about the meaningful connection between her late husband and the location of the home

HGTV has officially declared Cathy Everts as the winner of its 2025 Smart Home — and the location of her new abode already holds a special place in her heart.

PEOPLE can exclusively share that the proud mom and grandma has won the keys to the newly renovated, fully furnished home in San Antonio. While she’s based in Eagle, Idaho, Everts explained during the big reveal why Texas is especially meaningful for her after losing her husband Dan fiv

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