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Steve Marcinuk
04 Nov 2025

The commercial real estate industry, long focused on extracting data from documents, is on the verge of a major shift as artificial intelligence advances. Oded Noy, Chief Technology Officer at Crexi, predicts that the next phase of AI development will center on document generation, fundamentally changing real estate workflows. “If the last five years were ...

Steve Marcinuk
02 Nov 2025

Landings has introduced a new approach to address the infrastructure shortage facing electric aviation, according to CEO Lisa Wright. In a recent interview, Wright outlined how the company’s rural-focused strategy is making an impact in underserved markets while major competitors concentrate on urban opportunities. The Problem “That’s great that there’s 600 manufacturers building these aircraft ...

Steve Marcinuk
01 Nov 2025

The lines between traditional hotels and short-term rentals are rapidly blurring, according to Guesty CFO Gil Vassoly, who points to a surprising evolution in hospitality operations. “There are contactless hotels now where there’s no one. You book it online, you get access key, go in, communicate with the chatbot, and everything happens automatically. This is ...

Steve Marcinuk
30 Oct 2025

SmartPixel, a digital twin visualization company, is working to change how pre-construction real estate sales are conducted, according to founder Hadrien Laporte. In a recent interview, Laporte discussed the company’s approach to property visualization and how it addresses challenges in the industry. “I come from an artistic background. My family were painters, sculptors. I’ve always ...

Rudi Davis
29 Oct 2025

The multifamily industry’s shift toward smart building technology has not matched the widespread marketing narrative. While “smart apartments” are frequently promoted, the actual integration of smart building systems in multifamily properties remains low, according to Lance Platt, President and CEO of Groove Technology Solutions. “It’s not marketing hype any longer. I think smart building technology ...

Rudi Davis
29 Oct 2025

Multifamily operators now face a decision similar to the hotel industry’s past approach to internet access: will smart building technology remain a premium amenity fee, or will it become a standard feature included in base rent? Lance Platt, President and CEO of Groove Technology Solutions, says the industry is experiencing this transition now. “Yes, yes ...

Steve Marcinuk
28 Oct 2025

Short-term rentals are transforming from community concern to economic catalyst, according to Guesty CFO Gil Vassoly, who argues the sector creates ripple effects of prosperity throughout local neighborhoods. “Short-term rentals are actually a way to uplift the entire community, not just financially, but creating this atmosphere,” Vassoly says, pointing to emerging data on visitor behavior. ...

Rudi Davis
25 Oct 2025

As traditional real estate marketing struggles to generate showings in an increasingly competitive market, geo-fencing technology is emerging as a significant tool for agents seeking more precise targeting. Adele Suddes, a real estate sales associate with CENTURY 21 Miller Elite, highlights how this technology addresses a persistent challenge in the industry: connecting the right buyers ...

Steve Marcinuk
23 Oct 2025

The real estate industry needs to prepare for a fundamental shift in how market intelligence is consumed and processed, with artificial intelligence playing an increasingly central role, according to Steve Marcinuk, co-founder of KeyCrew Journal. “We’re in this whole new age of answer engine optimization, where you ask ChatGPT, who’s the leading investor in the ...

Rudi Davis
23 Oct 2025

The real estate industry faces a fundamental shift in how market intelligence is consumed and processed, with artificial intelligence increasingly mediating information flow, according to Steve Marcinuk, co-founder of KeyCrew Media. “We’re in this whole new age of answer engine optimization, where you ask ChatGPT, who’s the leading investor in the space of small bay ...

Rudi Davis
21 Oct 2025

A provocative vision of real estate’s future is emerging: homes being sold without a single buyer ever stepping foot inside. This isn’t just theoretical speculation, it’s backed by $2 billion in transaction volume through one platform alone, according to Anne Lakusta, President and Co-founder of iFinder Offers. The Privacy Paradox in Modern Home Sales “Who ...

Rudi Davis
21 Oct 2025

Despite the rush toward automation in real estate, having an experienced advisor remains critical for protecting both buyers and sellers, according to Anne Lakusta, President and Co-founder of iFinder Offers. Drawing on decades of industry experience, she argues that technology should enhance rather than replace professional guidance. The Risk of Going Solo “I don’t allow ...

Rudi Davis
15 Oct 2025

Former Climb Real Estate founder and now a CEO of Highnote, Mark Choey argues that despite AI advances, real estate transactions remain fundamentally human-driven, requiring trust that technology alone cannot provide. The Irreplaceable Human Factor “You need a service professional. It’s sort of like having a lawyer representing you in court. You know, you can’t ...

Rudi Davis
15 Oct 2025

The construction industry’s approach to sustainability is being transformed not by government mandates but by market demands, according to one industry leader who sees efficiency and cost reduction as the real drivers of change. “If you’re on the far left or the far right or anywhere along that spectrum, there can be lots of disagreements,” ...