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.

AppFolio Launches Performance Management to Boost Property Efficiency
AppFolio launches Real Estate Performance Management, boosting property management efficiency and stakeholder value with AI.
AppFolio launches performance management software to boost property efficiency.
Two additional portals adopt AI‑driven home search tools
Realtor.com & Homes.com join Zillow for natural‑language home search; Real adds Real Wallet, eXp partners with Payload.
Two real estate portals adopt AI‑driven home search tools.
Senate Passes Historic Housing Law
Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act received unanimous backing for home construction, loan guidance, and disaster recovery.
Senate chamber in Washington DC passes historic housing law.
Strengthening Resilience to Drive Growth in Construction & Real Estate
Construction & real estate firms navigate risks amid economic volatility, digital acceleration, and workforce disruption.
Construction workers strengthen foundations to drive real estate growth.
Saudi Real Estate Market to Reach $132.65B by 2033, 7% CAGR
Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market: 2024 Size $72.11B, 2033 Size $132.65B, 2025‑2033 Growth 7.0% (IMARC Group).
Saudi real estate market projected to reach $132.65B by 2033, 7% CAGR.
Fortuitous meeting ignites surreal real‑estate career path
Tiffany Korte met Scott Farmer nearly 20 years ago, never imagining the drastic changes ahead.
Young entrepreneur meets mentor, sparks surreal real‑estate career.
Merging Real Estate and Crypto: A Guide to Dual Investing
Grant Cardone blends real estate and crypto in a hybrid strategy, guiding fintech startups through regulatory shifts.
Real estate and crypto merging for dual investing worldwide.
Laura Catrina: 209's Real Estate Specialist
Catrina helps young couples buy homes and families sell generational properties—her work spans many scenarios.
Laura Catrina, 209 real estate specialist, standing in front of property.
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.
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