REAL ESTATE NEWS - Innovation and Technology

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Mark Spain Real Estate Appoints David Zanaty CEO to Drive Growth
ATLANTA – Mark Spain Real Estate names seasoned exec David Zanaty as new CEO, signaling fresh leadership.
David Zanaty appointed CEO of Mark Spain Real Estate to drive growth.
Commercial real estate adopts blockchain: key insights for investors
$4 trillion of real estate to be tokenized by 2035, says Deloitte Center for Financial Services.
Commercial real estate investors examine blockchain technology over city skyline.
Weather, Irrigation, and Texas Agriculture: Balancing Act | TRE Center
Texas agricultural irrigation and groundwater trends show supply shifts, efficiency gains, and drought challenges.
Texas farmer balancing irrigation and weather for agriculture.
4 of 5 sellers who skip agents are unaware of realtor commission costs.
77% of sellers without agents would accept below asking price to avoid a Realtor, even though 85%…
Sellers ignoring agents, unaware of realtor commission costs, standing beside house.
Mark Spain Real Estate Names New CEO; Spain Becomes Executive Chairman
David Zanaty, ex‑Roofstock and Opendoor exec, becomes CEO of Mark Spain Real Estate after a 12‑month search.
Mark Spain Real Estate announces new CEO, Spain as executive chairman.
Zillow removes Matterport tours, cites CoStar as cause
Portal claims CoStar, which bought the 3D tech in April, didn't renew Zillow’s Matterport deal—CoStar disputes this.
Zillow removes Matterport tours, blames CoStar for removal from real estate listings
NAR Wins: SCOTUS Rejects Hearing on Repealed No‑Commingling Rule
Supreme Court declines appeal to overturn ruling favoring NAR; NAR won antitrust case twice in lower courts.
Supreme Court rejects hearing on repealed no‑commingling rule, Washington DC.
Supreme Court Rejects REX‑Zillow Case, Ending Long Dispute
Lower courts ruled Zillow and NAR didn’t conspire to hide non‑MLS listings; those rulings now stand.
Supreme Court dismisses REX‑Zillow lawsuit, ending prolonged legal battle.
MRI Software Launches AI Companion to Transform Real Estate Workflows
PRNewswire: MRI Software, a global real‑estate solutions leader, expands Ask Agora, its AI companion.
MRI Software unveils AI companion, revolutionizing real estate workflow processes.
Agent Arena Launches in South Florida, Promising Fair Real Estate
PRNewswire: Agent Arena, a real estate tech platform by Florida's Chris Dold, soft‑launches in South Florida.
Agent Arena launches in South Florida, promoting fair real estate.
CoinLander Launches RWA Platform for Returns on Tokenized RE Mortgages
CoinLander launches RWA platform, offering investors stable returns beyond traditional assets.
CoinLander launches RWA platform for tokenized real estate mortgage returns.
Marquis Who's Who Honors Dominic Scoccola for Real Estate & Title
Oct 20, 2025 – Dominic L. Scoccola, renowned for research and database expertise in commercial properties.
Dominic Scoccola receives Marquis Who's Who real estate title honor.
Fathom buys Colorado indie; HomeSmart unveils fresh design
$1B agent joins SERHANT; Atlanta team back to eXp; Compass, Elliman add teams; offices at Agency & Corcoran Horizon;
Fathom acquires Colorado indie; HomeSmart unveils fresh design.
San Antonio to host $276.9M data center, says Texas RE Research
San Antonio: Vantage Data Center builds 432,800‑sq‑ft facility for $276.9M, land at 17420 Omicron.
San Antonio, Texas to host $276.9M data center.
Arman Gabay Real Estate Scholarship Launches Undergrad Innovators
Arman Gabaee: Beverly Hills, Oct 17, 2025 – Arman Gabay Real Estate Scholarship seeks next‑gen applicants.
Arman Gabay Real Estate Scholarship launches for undergrad innovators.
Dawson County Weekly Property Deals – Oct. 17
LEXINGTON: Dawson County Register of Deeds releases weekly real estate transactions for the week of...
For sale sign on house in Dawson County, property deals Oct 17.
2025 Reader Rankings: Winners in Real Estate & Tech
Celebrate 2025 Reader Rankings honorees in our video rollout Oct. 13‑17, 2025—Oct. 17 spotlight: Real Estate & Tech.
2025 Reader Rankings winners: real estate and tech leaders displayed.
AI Redefines Real Estate SEO Rules
With AI-driven searches, agents must reach ready buyers and sellers via local expertise, compelling CTAs, and multimedia.
AI dashboard optimizing real estate listings for SEO in modern office.
Sharyl Attkisson: Homeowners’ lawsuit reshapes real estate
A major shift in the U.S. real estate market will affect almost every home buyer and seller.
Sharyl Attkisson in Washington courtroom, homeowners lawsuit reshaping real estate.

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