REAL ESTATE NEWS - Innovation and Technology

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Charleston Firm Offers First Certified Crypto Course for Real Estate
Johnson & Wilson Co. gets state approval to launch nation's first licensed crypto class for pros via J&W Gold Institute.
Charleston firm launches first certified crypto course for real estate.
Zillow Launches New Real Estate Era with Zillow App Powered by ChatGPT
Zillow launches first real‑estate app in ChatGPT, letting 800M+ users browse listings and chat with agents.
Zillow app launch featuring ChatGPT integration on smartphone.
Nykia Wright Updates Members on NAR's Future
Association's CEO outlines new value proposition and normal for transparency, listening, learning.
Nykia Wright addressing NAR members about future plans.
O vs. PLD: Who Leads in Long‑Term Real Estate Growth?
Prologis' move into data centers and logistics gives it a growth advantage over Realty Income's steady dividends.
Bar chart comparing O and PLD real estate growth trends.
Intero Real Estate Pros in 2025 RealTrends Verified City Rankings
Oct. 10, 2025 – Intero, subsidiary, announces 224 agents/teams honored in 2025 RealTrends Verified City Rankings.
Intero Real Estate Pros 2025 RealTrends verified city ranking chart.
Tech Helps Combat Water Leaks in Real Estate
Shayp partners with Microsoft to boost water savings in Brussels and Paris schools and public buildings.
Tech monitors water leaks in real estate homes with smart sensors.
Expo Real: Defense Spending's Effect on Real Estate
PERE Podcast: Property investors' optimism at Munich conference stems from NATO‑driven market resurgence.
Berlin Expo Real: real estate experts discuss defense spending impact.
Unexpected Shift: CMLS Joins NTREIS as Two Texas Groups Merge
Former CMLS COO pivots; two Texas associations unite in Fort Worth, while Stellar MLS subsidiary secures new partner.
CMLS and NTREIS merge, forming unified Texas research organization.
Industry Embraces AI, Yet Agent Adoption Falls Behind
Kaplan survey: Real estate pros using AI tools find them useful for content creation, scheduling, and admin tasks.
Industry embraces AI, but agent adoption lags behind.
Industry Leaders Team Up to Start Real Estate Consulting Firm
Russ Cofano, ex‑proptech CEO and eXp exec, partners with real estate marketer Amit Kulkarni to launch Alloy Advisors.
Industry leaders sign partnership for new real estate consulting firm.
Booming U.S. real‑estate scam may hike your next home price
Landlords panic as scammers fake docs to fraudulently rent homes, worsening everyone's search.
U.S. real‑estate scam inflates home prices, threatening buyers.
Court directs Compass to provide Zillow with Anywhere deal documents
Judge rejects portal's request to depose Robert Reffkin; Zillow says Compass lacks evidence of irreparable harm.
Court orders Compass to deliver Zillow Anywhere deal documents.
Newmark Acquires Estate Consulting & Managed Services RealFoundations
PRNewswire: Newmark Group (Nasdaq: NMRK), a leading global commercial real estate advisory firm, announces...
Newmark logo shakes hands with RealFoundations, symbolizing estate consulting, managed services acquisition.
New Stellar MLS Data Share: Fresh Look at Maine Listings
Florida MLS expands data connectivity with new State‑Wide partnership; Maine Listings explains new logo.
Stellar MLS Data Share unveils fresh view of Maine listings.
Brokerage Leadership: 5 Key Takeaways from the Front Lines
Navigate five years of disruption and change: adapt fast, seize opportunities. 2-part story of three leaders thrived.
Brokerage leaders discuss key takeaways in front‑line office meeting.
Newmark Purchases Real Estate Consulting Firm
Newmark Group expands its commercial real estate advisory by acquiring global services firm RealFoundations.
Newmark acquires real estate consulting firm, expanding property advisory services.
FAA Drone Ban Halts Chicago Real Estate Photography
Chicago real estate photographers hit disruptions as FAA imposes temporary flight restriction through Oct. 12.
FAA drone ban stops Chicago real estate photography.
ERA Real Estate Debuts Porter Realty ERA Powered in Colorado
Under ERA Powered®, Porter Realty keeps its local identity while accessing a suite of learning, marketing, and resources.
ERA Real Estate launches Porter Realty ERA Powered in Colorado.

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