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CRETech June 13, 2019
After nearly five years leading Techstars Seattle as managing director, Chris DeVoreis stepping down on July 1. In an interview with GeekWire, DeVore said he’ll continue to stay involved with the accelerator and its portfolio companies. But he’s ready for someone else to take ...
CRETech June 13, 2019
Five years ago , “proptech” was a misunderstood buzzword that no one seemed to know how to define. These days, it is a common phrase in almost every commercial real estate (CRE) professional’s lexicon. But what’s more, proptech is now regarded as an essential tool that is revolutionizing the way industry professionals conduct business and grow relationships with their clients.
CRETech June 13, 2019

Curve, the London fintech that now describes itself an “over-the-top banking platform,” is unveiling a re-vamped cashback feature in a bid to draw in more customers for the premium versions of its

CRETech June 13, 2019
Birmingham, AL—The property tour is one of the most crucial steps in the search for leased space by both brokers and tenants. Brokers get the opportunity to communicate the various differentiators of the property in a face-to-face setting with their clients. Tenants can experience first-hand what their new office building will offer.
CRETech June 13, 2019
Three of Compass’ top executives in marketing and product have resigned or been forced out of their roles in recent weeks, becoming the latest casualties of a turbulent C-suite. Eytan Seidman, head of product, resigned last month, according to people familiar with the situation. Khurrum Malik, chief marketing officer, and Max Henderson, Compass’ vice president of product, were let go.
CRETech June 13, 2019

Being a New York City rental broker has always been a tough gig. But the job is getting even harder.

It’s now been exactly one year since StreetEasy began charging

CRETech June 13, 2019
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CRETech June 13, 2019
KKR, the investment firm known for company takeovers, has doubled its stake in a company that targets house-flipping. The firm invested another $250 million in New Jersey-based Toorak Capital Partners, which has $1.5 billion in house-flipping loans on its books, according to the Wall Street Journal. Toorak buys loans from firms like LendingHome and PeerStreet, which issue 12-month, high-yiel...
CRETech June 13, 2019
While there is a lot of talk about the benefits of integrating technology into the commercial real estate industry, the biggest benefit is increased productivity and better building operations. For apartment owners—one of the most management intensive asset classes—technology can be a game changer. Investing in technology and IT can drive better productivity and make operations staff happier. ...
CRETech June 12, 2019
There are no Salesforce signs in the lobby. The top floor hasn’t been converted into an Ohana room. And believe it or not, some of the products made in these brightly lit offices run not in the cloud but on regular old servers. But if the Seattle region is poised to become Salesforce “HQ2,” as