REAL ESTATE NEWS - Innovation and Technology

Stay updated on the latest innovations and technology in the real estate sector, including PropTech, home automation, and digital solutions transforming the market.

NAR unveils plan with tight budgeting and compliance focus
Three‑year plan starts with 1.2 M members, 75 projects, and intensified antitrust work in a race to prove our worth.
NAR announces budget‑tight, compliance‑focused plan.
NAR Unveils Strategy to Enhance Member Value & Modernize
The 3‑year plan, shaped by member and industry input, highlights the initiatives most valued by NAR members.
NAR announces new strategy to boost member value and modernize industry.
NAR Exec Committee Unanimously Approves Strategic Plan
With input from 150,000+ members, the 2026–2028 plan is NAR’s playbook to transform member experience.
NAR Exec Committee unanimously approves strategic plan at headquarters.
Real Estate Experts Can Join State and Local Budget Planning
Local governments facing fiscal challenges turn to NAR members as experts to influence housing policy protect consumers.
Real estate experts join state and local budget planning sessions.
CHAOS Secures €2M to Boost AI Expansion in Europe’s Real Estate
CHAOS, a Helsinki real‑estate location firm, raises €2M to expand across Nordics and DACH, with investor backing.
CHAOS secures €2M to expand AI in Europe’s real estate market.
MLS Leader Strongly Defends Private Listings
Zillow's listing rule enforcement paused in Chicago; MRED CEO champions PLN for compassion and options.
MLS Leader defends private listings at industry conference.
Key insights on listing fraud and real estate risks
Realtors urged to proactively manage risks like fraud and tech compliance as E&O claims rise.
Real estate agent reviewing documents, highlighting listing fraud risks.
2025 Best of the Boro – ERA Hirsch Real Estate Team
Voters named ERA Hirsch Real Estate Team Best of the Boro for Agency, Property Management, and top Agent over 20 years.
ERA Hirsch Real Estate Team wins 2025 Best of the Boro award.
CIRE lands in Portland; FirstTeam prepares for excellence era
C21 acquires indie; $200M agent joins Saunders & Co.; opens Florida Keys office; Coldwell Banker welcomes SoCal; more.
CIRE lands in Portland, FirstTeam prepares for excellence era.
State Issues Alert on AI‑Driven Real Estate Fraud
NY Department of State warns buyers to watch for AI‑generated photos in real estate listings.
State government issues alert on AI‑driven real estate fraud.
Crypto-First Tools Redefine Property Transactions
See how crypto-native tools transform Nigerian real estate, boosting transparency and efficiency.
Crypto‑first tools transform property transactions worldwide.
New Insight into Trust Funds
[SPONSORED] Choosing a real‑estate agent: trust is earned, not bought.
Financial advisor presenting trust fund insights to investors in boardroom.
Christie's Expands to Portland, Ore., Supported by Top Local Agents
Portland & Chicago: Top agents launch Christie’s International Real Estate brokerage Nov. 14, 2025.
Christie's opens Portland, Ore. showroom, backed by local agents.
Property Software Market $13.2B by 2032, CAGR 10.14% – SNS Insider
Property management software market grows, driven by auto, smart homes, and demand for cloud efficiency tenant experience.
Graph showing property software market projected to reach $13.2B by 2032.
Zokoe Team Wins 2025 Best Real Estate Team Award from Grand Rapids
Laurie Zokoe, 20+ yrs in Grand Rapids, leads the Zokoe Team: listings, staging, tech, West community expertise.
Zokoe Team receives 2025 Best Real Estate Team Award in Grand Rapids.
D.R. Horton Uses Startup AI Zoning Tool to Accelerate Home Building
Prophetic, a Portland startup, built an AI-native platform for land acquisition and development analysis.
D.R. Horton employs AI zoning tool to speed U.S. home construction.
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