Redfin rolls out AI-enhanced digital self-staging tool for homebuyers
In partnership with Roomvo, the brokerage and search portal's new Redfin Redesign tool grants homebuyers the ability to alter room finishes while alerting agents to a buyer's growing interest
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
NAR enrollment fell in 2023. Here's where membership rose — and why
NAR membership declined by 1.4% in the 12-month period that ended in October, with state-level enrollment hewing closely to local housing metrics, according to a state-by-state analysis by Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 6
Buckle up for the 2024 portal war
Expect the portal wars to go into overdrive in 2024, with CoStar Group leading an ambitious effort to unseat Zillow as the country's top real estate portal, technology advisor Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Dec 6
STR-focused reAlpha acquires AI development firm
ReAlpha Tech Corp. offers an AI engine to analyze investment potential and performance in rental properties, specifically short-term vacation properties, for individual and institutional investors
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
EasyKnock continues its buying spree as it picks up Balance Homes
The acquisition continued the sale-leaseback company's quest to provide ways for homeowners to tap into their equity without losing their homes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
RealScout and Cloze connect for highly anticipated integration
The 2 popular proptechs are known for assisting industry professionals with lead conversion and supporting long-term client interaction
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Property management solution Revela revels in $9M Series A
The company serves private and institutional single-family landlords, multifamily property managers and student housing companies. The funding was led by FirstMark Capital
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
With Fannie Mae's adoption, AI's role in real estate is solidified
Fannie Mae said that computer vision enabled them to identify appraisal defects much more efficiently than other processes, including many that were previously impossible to triage
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
What other cities can learn from LA's rocky 'mansion tax' rollout
LA's new tax on high-priced property sales has been a drag on the real estate industry while raising far less revenue than the city expected, an Intel analysis suggests
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
RentSpree eyes Sunshine State's Stellar for latest MLS integration
RentSpree’s ApplyLink condenses the lead capture, tenant due diligence and application collection processes, and can be created in moments for Stellar members
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
On the ground in LA: How a divisive 'mansion tax' altered real estate
The president of Nourmand & Associates briefed Intel on how a new Los Angeles tax on high-priced properties has jolted the local real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
Redfin launches new housing price tracker index
The tool is described in an announcement from the brokerage as similar to the Case-Shiller Home Price Index, but with more real-time and metro-level data
by Ben Verde Nov 28
These are the top new tech offerings for property managers
Today’s multifamily residents want smart-living solutions more than they want covered parking or pools. Here's what we’re watching
by Michael Zaransky Nov 27
Homebuyers demand school data. Portals are grappling with the risks
Home-listing portals all rely on the same source for school ratings, which are treated as essential by many homebuyers. If used improperly, critics fear the data could lead to Fair Housing violations
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler on his 'relentless' pursuit of NYC in 2024
The Century 21 president and CEO spoke to Intel about his 25th anniversary with the brokerage, deploying AI to recruit agents and his plan to grow marketshare across New York City in 2024
by Marian McPherson Nov 22