Landano International COO Aaron Moguin says property owners shouldn’t fear blockchain technology, they should fear the inefficiencies of current title systems that cost them thousands in unnecessary fees. The real estate industry spends billions annually on title insurance and verification processes that could be dramatically streamlined through modern technology, according to Moguin. “In North America, ...
The head of a financial technology company working in emerging markets says inefficient property verification systems are creating massive barriers to economic development, with some rural banks spending an entire day verifying a single property claim before issuing loans. “A loan officer has to take an entire day and go travel out to the farm… ...
Real estate technology executive Jackson Reiter argues that systemic inefficiencies in property markets are creating a costly domino effect that impacts everyone from renters to major investors, and he believes artificial intelligence could be the solution. “The inefficiency is making it worse for everyone. And those costs get passed between consumers and the commercial side ...
The devastating impact of recent wildfires and extreme weather is driving a fundamental shift in how homes are being built, with resilience becoming as important as sustainability, according to green building expert Izumi Tanaka, host of the podcast Home Green Homes. “People are really looking at building it, not only from the sustainability standpoint, but ...
Commercial real estate owners face a new reality in property insurance as artificial intelligence and data science transform traditional underwriting, according to one industry veteran who argues that decades of accumulated data are now being weaponized to restrict coverage and raise rates. “I often say that I feel like every keystroke I’ve ever put in ...
The rental market has long operated with a fundamental data problem. Property managers, investors, and researchers have struggled with incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated information about rental prices and market conditions. This data gap has created challenges across the industry, from revenue management to academic research, leaving stakeholders to make critical decisions based on unreliable information. ...
The construction industry faces a persistent challenge: traditional safety training methods are failing to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. While workers sit through classroom sessions that research shows result in 70% information loss within 24 hours, innovative companies are turning to artificial intelligence and virtual reality to create more effective, personalized safety solutions. SafetyVue, founded ...
The traditional real estate transaction process has remained largely unchanged for decades, but technology-driven platforms are beginning to change how properties change hands. One company addressing this shift is iFinder Offers, which has processed nearly $2 billion in real estate transactions since launching in late 2019. The platform emerged from a specific market observation. Anne ...
The self-storage industry has remained largely unchanged for decades, operating with padlocks, keys, and staffed facilities that require customers to drive to the outskirts of town. But a new wave of technology-driven operators is challenging this model, bringing automated, centrally located storage solutions directly into urban centers. Maxwell Wilson, co-founder of Pocket Storage, represents this ...
Chicago’s housing shortage has reached a critical point, with developers abandoning the city and construction activity dropping from over 60 active cranes a decade ago to less than three today. Against this backdrop, David Wilts, founder and CEO of Digital Masterplanning, is taking an unconventional approach to address what he calls “the most difficult time ...
The traditional path to homeownership is being challenged by a growing number of investors who are choosing to rent their primary residence while building wealth through secondary home purchases. This unconventional approach, particularly relevant in high-cost metropolitan areas, is gaining traction as housing prices continue to outpace income growth in major markets. Katie Cline, host ...
The rush to implement artificial intelligence risks missing the fundamental point about technology adoption, according to one industry expert with deep experience in both AI and real estate. “The market needs tools that integrate AI into a value chain and AI existing as a horizontal or as a feature is only useful for so long,” ...
The travel economy is increasingly disconnected from broader economic conditions, operating as “almost a separate component than the overall general economy,” according to Glenn Haussman, host of No Vacancy and veteran hospitality industry analyst. Shifting Consumer Priorities Haussman argues that a fundamental shift in American consumer behavior is driving this decoupling. “Since the great recession in ...
The future of real estate technology may be digital, but human connection remains crucial even for remote-first companies, according to Katie Hill, CEO of property platform UNLISTED, who recently hosted her company’s first in-person gathering since its founding. The Power of Personal Connection “We just had our first off-site meeting where we were all together ...
Editorial Note: Updated on August 25th, 2025 with clarifying language at REtokens’ request. The fractional real estate investment landscape reached a significant milestone in late June when REtokens received FINRA approval for its digital broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) licensing. This regulatory achievement positions the company to address one of the most persistent ...
