Real estate is an industry that is undergoing drastic changes. A big data revolution is on the horizon. This massive industry that boasts an annual revenue of $235 billion with over 200,000 residential brokerage companies and over 1 million loan officers has been overdue for a major shift. But while the debate rages on about varying commission... Read More »
America loves a good second act. This is especially true when the first act was depressing, or an individual suffered unfairly, only to come out on top during the process of rebirth. Usually, a second act has to do with a person who’s spent a lifetime doing one thing and has now found an opportunity or a calling to pursue something he or she is... Read More »
In the world of real estate investing, there’s a common challenge that most investors face these days. The first inclination might be to think it’s funding. But much has changed, and in fact improved, in the world of investment property funding since the hangover and recovery from the big crash. The biggest challenge most real estate investors... Read More »
Real estate technology is experiencing a moment. Last year $1 billion was invested in the space, with two companies, Opendoor and Compass hitting a $1 billion valuation. Where there is funding, there are disrupters. These five caught our eye. The type of ingenuity demonstrated by these companies inspired the recent launch of our Jump... Read More »
Well it’s official – we’re in the last month of the year! Before we toast 2017, we wanted to give you some quotes from years past to motivate you into the New Year. Enjoy! “A realtor is not a salesperson. They’re a matchmaker. They introduce people to homes, until they fall in love with one. Then they’re... Read More »
As we head toward a new year, let’s examine technological forces that will shape the real estate industry next year. HERE’S WHAT 2018 WILL BRING: It is estimated there will be one Wi-Fi hotspot for every 20 people HP will release the Machine, which is six times more powerful than current servers The Economist predicts electric cars will hit a... Read More »
Last week Forbes put out their annual report on technology trends to watch in the coming year. We pulled those trends into real estate to see how they might impact our industry. 1. The Internet-of-Things The idea of connecting smart home technology is seeing more progress since larger corporations like Google and Amazon have gotten into the... Read More »