House flipping is all the rage. Television networks are flooded with shows that flaunt home renovation, real estate, and the exciting world of flipping homes on a dime. It seems so simple-- buy a rundown residence, knock down a few walls, break out a hammer and nails, and voila! They make over $50,000 in profits. Easy right? If it were that easy, there’s no doubt that everyone would be in on ...
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Real estate technology funding is on track to reach another high. In the first quarter of this year, emerging tech companies closed 61 deals and received $733 million in funding.
Remember how cool the TI-82 graphic calculators were back in the day? Punching in data to create circles and parabolas was the height of calculation. Now computers sort millions of parameters and spit out results in seconds. Known as big data, the ability to sort through data sets to find trends and patterns is transforming how multiple industries conduct business. Commercial real estate is no ...
Who hasn’t typed an address into Google Street View and skimmed through the images to get a feel for a particular area? For years, Street View has been just that: a street view. Over time updates to technology made the zoom function more powerful, but viewers were still limited to exterior shots of locations.
Imagine taking Street View to next level: clicking on an address and virtually...
Looking for the next generation of financial and real estate investment services? Check out InstaLend. The online marketplace connects qualified individuals to borrowers seeking short-term real estate investments with ease and transparency. Anyone can start investing from their sofa in just a few clicks with InstaLend.
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Founded in 2013 by Roy Abrams, a 25-year veteran of the real estate and technology industries, Roy set out to create the leading platform where commercial real estate professionals could network, prospect and connect to expedite transactions. RealConnex currently has a ...
City planning is complicated. With varied zoning restrictions and lengthy approval processes, moving a development through government channels can be a major headache in the real estate development and architectural world. Miami-based startup Gridics is trying to change that with its Zonar.City app. The company recently finished $1.1 m...
Real estate technology competes against other industries for venture capital and investment dollars. Now a new partnership has developed with the intention to focus on real estate tech startups. Fifth Wall Ventures has raised $212 million in funding to invest in startup technologies tha...
Seven organizations made the cut for the 2017 REach® accelerator class by Second Century Ventures, an early-stage technology fund backed by the National Association of Realtors. The selected businesses range from those in early-stage funding to those further along in the funding process with the financial investment from renowned investors. The 2017 class has raised over $50 million dollars in...
Smart tech impacts consumers everyday lives, but that reach usually stopped at motion sensor lighting and smartphone voice commands. The popular Alexa and Amazon Echo voice assistants, smart thermostats, and modern security systems are popularizing smart tech. Look back at the ...