Blockchain real estate startup Propy raises $15M in token sale

Decentralized title registry firm Propy Inc. has raised $15 million from 6,597 participants in a PRO token sale to put the international real estate market on the blockchain.

Real estate pros report growing demand for home buyer workshops

The growing complexity of real estate transactions is leading to a rise in the number of real estate agents offering so-called “home buyer workshops” that aim to educate consumers about the process.

OSCRE International launches initiative to explore Blockchain’s potential in real estate

OSCRE International has announced the launch of its Blockchain Initiative to explore applications of this emerging technology in the commercial real estate industry.

Cook County Recorder of Deeds starts testing Blockchain for real estate transactions

The Cook County, Illinois Recorder of Deeds Office is making blockchain in real estate a reality, pioneering its use via a partnership with a startup called Velox

Here’s why blockchain is such a perfect fit for real estate

Blockchain technology has hit the headlines due to its potential to revolutionize dozens of industries, and real estate is no different in that regard.

SMS Authentication: A (Simple) Key for Proving Real Estate Document Legitimacy

In real estate, the deal is never over until the paperwork is signed. But what happens if someone finds something wrong with transaction documents months after you’ve received your commission?

Quigler app revolutionizes transparency in real estate transactions

Technology has helped to smooth the real estate transaction process in many ways, what with new tools for agents that let them easily upload and market homes on the web, and various applications for consumers to help them in their home search.

Sweden to become first nation to adopt blockchain tech for real estate deals

The blockchain technology that underpins the Bitcoin cryptocurrency is to be tested by Sweden’s land registry to see if it can help to speed up property deals in the Scandinavian country.

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