With most buyers resorting to virtual tours as the only way to actually see inside a listed home during the coronavirus outbreak, one might be forgiven for thinking that home buying activity is all but dead. But in actual fact, many real estate brokerages are still doing business, with Redfin reporting that some 12% of […]
Internet of Voice: The Next Big Thing to Generate Real Estate Leads
January 20, 2020 by
Internet of Voice (IoV), commonly referred to as ‘voice search’ is set to be the next big thing in marketing for various businesses. Several key leaders in the marketing industry are predicting IoV to be the marketplace disruptor in the coming years. IoV Overview Voice search refers to sending a query using your voice instead […]
Sahel Majali Explains How VR Technology Is Used in Construction
December 17, 2019 by
More and more of the world’s leading construction companies are catching on to the potential of VR technology. In this article, we explore its applications in a construction context, and how VR can reduce costs, promote collaborative cohesion, and make building projects faster and safer. What Is VR? VR is a simulated experience that provides […]
Assessing the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate
October 4, 2019 by
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest innovations of the 21st century. It is now impacting every aspect of modern life. The rise of intelligent machines is one of the most outstanding modern innovations. According to IDC, global spending on AI systems will hit $35.8 billion in 2019. At the same time, a Gartner […]
Why millennials are investing in real estate online
September 14, 2019 by
With millennials finding themselves priced out of their local housing markets, many are searching online for opportunities to invest in real estate elsewhere, according to a report in Curbed.com. The report notes that millennials are instead getting creative with their investments, which they see as a way to build up savings so that they can […]
5 Ways Technology Is Changing the Face of Home Security
July 19, 2019 by
Home security has come a long way since the simple alarm system. With technology paving the way for smarter homes and even smarter security, there’s a lot more to expect these days when it comes to guarding your home against thieves. From long-range night vision and 1080p HD resolution to ultra wide angles and listen-in […]
Urban renewal startup Venn raises $40M
June 24, 2019 by
Urban renewal tech startup Venn has announced the completion of its Series A round with a total funding to date of $40 million. Investors include Pitango Venture Capital, Hamilton Lane, on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, and Bridges Israel. Venn plans to use the investment to enhance R&D capabilities, refine Venn’s […]
PropTech Update: No More “Baby Steps” Into the Future
March 4, 2019 by
PropTech for research, to buy, to sell and to manage real estate, is the future.
RE/MAX Debuts booj Function at R4 Conference This Week
February 24, 2019 by
Real estate industry stakeholders will get to try out the all-new RE/MAX booj platform at the R4 Conference this upcoming week.
Home trade-in startup Knock raises $400M funding
January 18, 2019 by
Knock, a real estate startup that buys homes directly from homeowners, similar to the better-known Opendoor, has brought in a $400 million investment to accelerate a national expansion and double its 100-person headcount. According to the company, the new funding will allow it to continue its nationwide expansion, add employees, and perhaps most importantly, advance […]
