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.

Zillow Launches Real‑Estate App Inside ChatGPT
Zillow launches a first‑of‑its‑kind real‑estate app inside ChatGPT, letting users start their housing journey.
Zillow launches real‑estate app integrated within ChatGPT platform.
Opendoor CEO Eyes Bitcoin for Real Estate Deals
Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian hinted on social media that the firm may soon enable home buying with Bitcoin or other crypto.
Opendoor CEO eyes Bitcoin for real estate deals in office.
YouTube channel may wreck local RE biz – Chicago Agent Top Coach
Ask yourself: Are you launching a national or local channel? Your future income depends on it.
YouTube channel threatens Chicago real estate business, top coach warns.
Riezl Baker Named 2025 Real Estate Newsmaker Luminary
Riezl Baker, co‑founder of Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate, named 2025 Real Estate Newsmaker Luminary by RISMedia.
Riezl Baker receiving 2025 Real Estate Newsmaker Luminary award.
eXp World Holdings (EXPI): Is the Real Estate Tech Stock Undervalued?
EXPI stock remains volatile after recent uptick; investors eye performance clues and valuation drivers. See analysis.
eXp World Holdings real estate tech stock chart showing undervaluation.
Part‑time agents need help—why wait?
Dual-career and part-time agents bring value, yet need equal training and support as full-time agents.
Part‑time agents in office seeking help—why wait?
eXp, West+Main add teams; C21, Corcoran expand
Baird & Warner lands Chicago agent; ERA acquires brokerage; Christie’s opens Italy affiliate; $100M agent joins CB; more.
eXp and West+Main add teams; C21 and Corcoran expand operations.
Property tech winter ends, climate funding weak, says Fifth Wall CEO.
Rising rates, market pullback, and VC's near‑total AI shift slam property tech.
Fifth Wall CEO announces property tech winter ends, climate funding weak.
Op-Ed: Officials Must Explain Giving Away Prime Land for Little Gain
2017: Jersey City Council & JCRA approved a massive transfer—16 acres of Liberty State Park land were handed over.
Officials accused of giving away prime land for minimal benefit.
Couple with 6‑figure rental income reveals time‑saving software tools
Fully automated, can run remotely," said Florida real estate investors Ted and Jamie Garber.
Couple reviewing 6‑figure rental income dashboard, using time‑saving software in home office.
Zillow seeks to re‑interview Compass CEO over listings dispute
Portal requests 2‑hour deposition over Anywhere deal; Zillow seeks hearing in CoStar copyright case.
Zillow requests re‑interview of Compass CEO over listings dispute.
Real estate agents stay optimistic, yet AI uptake lags
About half of respondents anticipate client base growth next year, while a sizable share expects flat volume.
Optimistic real estate agents in office, AI adoption lagging behind.
United Real Estate Ranked Among Nation’s Top Four Franchises
United® Real Estate ranks high on Franchise Times Top 400, ninth year among US’s largest franchises by sales.
United Real Estate ranked among nation's top four real estate franchises.
Novacore to Buy Real Estate Insurance MGA Minglewood Risk
Novacore, a specialty insurance MGA formerly NSM's U.S. commercial arm, will acquire
Novacore acquires Minglewood Risk, real estate insurance MGA.
Seattle's Zillow, Redfin hit with antitrust lawsuit
Washington sues two Seattle real estate giants; AG Nick Brown and four states file antitrust suit.
Seattle Zillow and Redfin face antitrust lawsuit over market dominance.
HomeSmart, NAMB Appoint New Presidents; MBA COO Announces Retirement
Stacey Onnen joins HomeSmart; MBA announces 9 promotions, COO Marcia Davies exits; Kimber White becomes NAMB president.
HomeSmart, NAMB appoint new presidents; MBA COO announces retirement.
Rocket Gains Huge Market Share After Closing on Mr. Cooper
Oct. 1: Rocket Companies finalizes $14.2B takeover of Mr. Cooper, labeling it the largest independent mortgage deal ever.
Rocket Mortgage secures major market share after acquiring Mr. Cooper.
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